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:

• continue the redevelopment of Stockton Town Centre including demolition of the Castlegate Centre and development of the Urban Park, new leisure centre, library, customer services and registry office
• deliver interventions for a Town Deal in Thornaby
• finalise the plans for improvements in Yarm, Preston Hall Museum & Grounds and cycleway infrastructure in line with the Levelling Up fund allocation
• conclude the continued redevelopment of The Sycamores
• development of a business case to actively accelerate the provision of affordable and specialist housing provision within the Borough
• develop blueprints for before phases of redevelopment of town centres
• develop structures and models for future development of Stockton and Billingham town centres
• continue the programme of road/pavement maintenance and repairs and deliver our City Regions Sustainable Transport programme schemes
• continue implementation of the Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Strategy action plan which includes coalitions with residents, businesses, and partners
• develop and implement the 2023 borough-wide events programme, incorporating celebrations for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and ongoing preparations for Stockton & Darlington Railway Bicentenary
• support the Combined Authority and Bus Operators in delivering the agreed outcomes set out in the Tees Valley Enhanced Bus Partnership Plan and Scheme