Regeneration mission

Our approach to regeneration and economic growth will be critical to the future prosperity and wellbeing of our communities. 

The next chapter for our Borough will build on our rich history, diverse communities and growing ambitions for the future. It will see us create a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable place for residents, visitors and businesses alike. In doing so, we will enhance and animate public spaces, build local pride and promote economic growth.

Stockton-on-Tees will be:

• a place of choice for business with a growing number of employment opportunities for residents
• recognised for a thriving economy at the heart of Tees Valley, a place that attracts and retains skills and talent, and where everyone has the opportunity to succeed
• a place to call home - the right homes in the right places, with thriving communities
• a vibrant Borough, known for its cultural and creative cluster that enriches local lives, attracts outside audiences, skills and talent

What this means for us

This means:

• placemaking regeneration will create the conditions for business growth and private sector investment across the Borough, increasing our overall economic productivity and the scale of the economy in Tees Valley
• placemaking regeneration will also improve and support the health and wellbeing of our residents across all stages of life
• our town centres will be vibrant well-designed spaces that attract local communities, visitors and business, to thrive and enjoy
• our vibrant culture and leisure offer, with a strong supporting food and beverage sector, will put us on the map as a destination of choice, for local communities, visitors and business
• our design principles will ensure community and business safety is a key priority within new and regenerated projects
• transport and digital infrastructure will provide the connectivity that residents and businesses need to succeed
• a diverse housing offer across the Borough will meet the needs and aspiration of our residents, and we will be a place that people choose to live
• our employment and housing opportunities will ensure residents have fair access to opportunities to live and thrive in our Borough
• promotion of our strong Borough brand through assertive and consistent marketing will reinforce the economic vitality of Stockton-on-Tees, at the heart of the Tees Valley economy
• working with partners, including local Business and the Place Leadership Board, will optimise opportunities for efficient and effective partnership working
• urban development will be integral to this Mission, with exciting developments at the heart of Tees Valley, creating vibrant and integrated urban centres, as well as business clusters, including: a nationally significant Care and Health cluster, homes for the future, culture and leisure attractions
• future spatial plans will incorporate our ambitions for vibrant place making and economic growth, with residential and business communities at their heart
• our activity will celebrate historic heritage and connections for each of our towns and ceremonial counties

Success will be measured through a set of indicators that form part of performance reporting for the Stockton-on-Tees Plan. This will include an emphasis on employment, skills and population rates, business growth and diversification of housing.