Residents react to bittersweet council tax freeze -with 'happiness' but worry about most 'vulnerable' Cllrs have voted against raising council tax by the 2% permitted by central Government - despite severe financial pressures Updated Hartlepool residents react to the council tax freeze news (Image: Teesside Live) Get the latest Hartlepool news direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.