Nic Marko Local Democracy Reporter
  • Hartlepool
  • National World

Nic Marko is a local democracy reporter. He covers Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and Hartlepool Borough Council.

Published In

Hartlepool Mail, Chronicle Live

Focus Areas

  • Sunderland City Council
  • South Tyneside Council
  • Hartlepool Borough Council

260 Articles
about 2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

New twist in Asda Express's bid for late alcohol licence at Hartlepool store

A licensing hearing is to take place over a recently opened Asda Express store's bid to sell alcohol.

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about 2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

'There are other authorities closer to the edge' - accounts experts Mazars deliver financial verd...

Hartlepool Borough Council continues to manage its finances "through a very difficult situation" ahead of further cha...

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about 2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Bid to fill in disused Hartlepool reservoir is approved despite local objections

Plans have been approved to carry out work to fill a disused reservoir to prepare for future "sustainable development...

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2 months ago
chroniclelive.co.uk

Sunderland Post Office given green light to sell alcohol despite councillor objections

It comes after a licensing application was submitted to Sunderland City Council in January for 35 Ethel Terrace, whic...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Seaton Carew bed and breakfast with hot tubs wins permission from Hartlepool Borough Council

A bed and breakfast hotel featuring three private hot tubs in Seaton Carew has been granted planning permission despi...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

'The proliferation of these HMOs is a massive problem' - Decision on latest Hartlepool HMO bid is...

Councillors have delayed making a decision on plans for a new eight bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) follow...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool Borough Council aims to improve vaccination rates following rising measles cases

Health chiefs in Hartlepool are looking to increase vaccination uptake among young children to help mitigate against ...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool Borough Council refuses plans for new fish and chip shop on public health grounds

Plans for a new fish and chip shop have been refused following concerns the development would have a “negative impact...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

World champion boxer Savannah Marshall is to be officially given the freedom of Hartlepool

Champion boxer Savanah Marshall heads up a list of names who will honoured at a special council ceremony celebrating ...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Bid to convert another Hartlepool house into a HMO gets boost

Plans for a new eight-bedroomed house in multiple occupation (HMO) could be set for approval from councillors despite...

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Objections lodged over plan for new fish and chip shop in Hartlepool - citing it would be bad for...

Plans for a new fish and chip shop have been recommended for refusal ahead of a decision-making meeting.

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2 months ago
hartlepoolmail.co.uk

Hartlepool convenience store has alcohol licence revoked after selling 'illegal vapes'

A convenience store has had its licence revoked following concerns around "illicit vapes" being sold.

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