Council Plan 2023 to 2026

We have identified these key priorities for 2023 to 2024 to help us achieve this vision. This year we will:

• review of Medium Term Financial Plan including delivery and funding
• develop a Corporate Debt Strategy
• respond to and implement Government's review of Business Rates and Revaluation
• develop and deliver a transformation programme across all services to support the Medium Term Financial Plan
• deliver proposals for the redevelopment of Dunedin House to support flexible working arrangements and the re-location of staff from current buildings
• review the Council's land and assets and develop plans for disposal or for any potential development
• add new features and functions to the Council website and improve online services for customers
• launch a new Council Volunteering Strategy to support our employees to volunteer in the community and to provide additional volunteering opportunities at the Council
• implement the new flexible working arrangements to capitalise and build on the technological advancements and new working practices developed during the pandemic
• continue to develop the Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) initiative to ensure that the voice of young people is heard and valued in the development and delivery of Council policies and services
• respond to and implement the Local Government and Parliamentary Boundary Reviews
• continued implementation of the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees Framework to address poverty and inequality in the Borough
• continue the development and roll out of the Cost-of-Living Hub to support the Borough's residents