Executive summary
Stockton-on-Tees is home. It's a warm and friendly place where we welcome others and come together as a single community. We are a diverse and inspiring Borough, culturally rich and with confidence in a future that we can all share and be proud of. At the economic heart of the Tees Valley, we are a dynamic, safe and healthy place where everyone can grow and succeed. We will continue to work together to reduce inequalities and barriers to opportunity.
You can read a summary of the plan on our Plan on a Page (PDF, 128 KB).
We are Team Stockton-on-Tees.
The Vision
Starting strong
The best start in life to achieve big ambitions. A safe and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. Working hard to prevent the impact of poverty, creating a bright and healthy future with a shared sense of belonging. Supporting children in our care and creating equality of opportunity.
Healthy and resilient communities
Ensuring that our diverse communities can live happy and healthy lives, supporting those who are experiencing poverty. Ensuring that our residents are resilient, independent and economically active. Supporting residents to be safe and connected in their homes and their communities.
A great place to live, work and visit
A vibrant and diverse place with an environment that is well looked after and outdoor spaces to enjoy that residents can be proud of.
An inclusive economy
Growing the local economy and cementing our role as the well-connected, economic heart of the Tees Valley. Ensuring that all residents can benefit from secure & sustainable jobs.
Sustainable Council
A well-run, financially sustainable Council that improves outcomes for communities.
What we can do to achieve our Vision
The Plan details lots of ways we will support our residents, communities and businesses. For example, we will:
- support children and families with early development
- increase access to screening and immunisations
- work with communities to manage the impact of serious and organised crime
- progress delivery of our exciting plans for regeneration
- encourage inward investment from companies that have good and fair operating principles
- support our residents to access secure and sustainable employment
- continue to deliver a balanced budget while improving outcomes for communities
What our communities can do
There are lots of things our communities can do to support this, including:
- get involved with our Family Hubs
- volunteer - see what's available at Stockton Volunteers
- use and enjoy your local town and village centres
- support local businesses and shop close to home, helping local companies to succeed
- boost your skills by taking a course with any of the great providers in the Borough
- share your ideas for doing things differently in your area
A picture of success
Success looks like:
- our residents feeling like they belong to their community, living for longer and in good health
- more children having a good level of development and being ready for school when they reach reception age. More will achieve outstanding educational attainment and remain in education, employment or training at age 16, building a bright future in our Borough
- reduced crime rates and residents feeling safer at all times
- more residents feeling happy in their employment and accommodation
- increased employment rates and gross value added (GVA)
- doing more with our partners and communities, recognising the part we all have to play in the future of our Borough
Navigate
Foreword from Leader of the Council and Chief Executive
Executive summary
Developing the plan - with communities, for communities