POLICIES
Hartlepool First Independents do not operate a Whip but subject to the key principle will adopt the general policies below;
- Openness and Transparency. Hartlepool First will oppose all secrecy and behind closed doors dealings.
- Support local business. Hartlepool First Independents will always use locally based business that are capable of providing goods or services to the standards required and at competitive cost.
- Reducing Waste. Hartlepool First will always attempt to obtain best value for any public money under their control, reduce waste and bureaucracy. NB Best value does not always mean cheapest
- Economy. Real, well paid jobs are the bedrock on which everything rests. Hartlepool First will encourage employment and investment and offer all legal means possible to attract inward investment.
- Education. Hartlepool First wants the best possible education for the children of Hartlepool. We will consult and support the Head Teachers of all schools in the town and encourage any initiative that increases educational attainment.
- Health. Hartlepool First is committed to improving the health and well being of Hartlepool Residents. We will support all initiative, regardless of where they originate, that lead to such improvements. We unreservedly support the retention of full hospital services within the town.
- Environment. Hartlepool first will support programs that improve and enhance the environment of Hartlepool. We will campaign to simplify the current bin collections as these have not been proven to improve recycling.
- Crime. Hartlepool First will support neighbourhood policing initiatives and any program that reduces the fear of crime and actual levels of Crime. Hartlepool First will have a ZERO Tolerance for any kind of drug related crimes.