The local authority is the largest employer in the area and residents are represented by 47 elected council members from 17 wards. The district is policed by 200 police officers and 52 Police Community Support Officers supported by over 40 members of the Special Constabulary. The District covers the areas of Hart, Elwick, Dalton Piercy, Newton Bewley, Greatham and the seaside resorts of Seaton Carew and the Headland.
The District management team consists of a Superintendent (District Commander), Detective Chief Inspector (Crime Manager), Chief Inspector (Operations Manager), Chief Inspector (Neighbourhoods), and two District Administration and Finance Managers (job share).
Superintendent Glenn Gudgeon
District Commander
Glenn became District Commander of Hartlepool in May 2010 taking over from Andy Summerbell
