Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Stockton Borough Council serves a growing population of 196,600 (source: ONS 2021). As a council, we provide a wide range of services to residents, both directly and through agreements with organisations who deliver on our behalf.

The Council employs over 3000 people and spends circa £200m/year on contracts and services, in order to deliver the Council Plan. Examples of services we buy include social care, cleaning, catering, refuse collections, construction, clothing, energy, vehicles, specialist consultancy support, electronic equipment, and IT software.