Social Value Policy

4.1 The strategic context for social value outcomes derives from the Stockton-on-Tees Plan 2024.

Priority one - The best start in life to achieve big ambitions

• giving children and young people the best possible start, in an inclusive community where everyone can thrive
• a safe community for all children and young people
• preventing children and families from experiencing the impact of poverty and taking a targeted approach to reduce the number of children in poverty
• support for children in our care
• a bright future and a sense of belonging

Priority two - Healthy and resilient communities

• ensuring happy and healthy lives for all - we will work hard to reduce health inequalities
• working with our residents to build resilience and independence in their own homes
• building safe and connected communities
• supporting those who are experiencing poverty and work with communities to reduce the impact of poverty

Priority three - A great place to live, work and visit

• our Borough will be a place to be proud of, for communities and business
• a vibrant and diverse place - the playground of the Tees Valley
• a great place to live and call home
• an environment that is well looked after, with outdoor spaces to enjoy and connect local amenities

Priority four - An inclusive economy

• delivering and sustaining economic growth
• ensuring all our residents can benefit from economic opportunities by delivering and embedding a fairer distribution of wealth
• cementing our role as the well-connected, economic heart of Tees Valley

Priority five - A sustainable Council

• we will ensure our Council is financially sustainable and manages our assets effectively to enhance their local impact. We will be a well-run Council across areas of our business and continue to improve outcomes for communities

4.2 The Council has aligned the calculator with the outcomes across the above five strands of the council plan.

4.3 This Social Value Policy will be linked with the objectives included within the following; Stockton-on-Tees Plan 2024, Inclusive Growth Strategy, A Fairer Stockton-on -Tees Strategic Framework and the Environmental, Sustainability and Carbon Reduction Strategy.