The People Select Committee of Stockton-on-Tees Council was scheduled to consider a range of scrutiny reviews and action plans. Key topics included a review of procurement and tendering processes, an action plan for post-16 provision, and an update on disabled facilities grants. The committee was also scheduled to discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.

Scrutiny Review of Procurement and Tendering Processes

The committee was scheduled to consider a scrutiny review of the council's procurement and tendering processes. This review, detailed across pages 17 to 48 of the agenda documents, would have examined how the council engages in purchasing goods and services and awarding contracts.

Action Plan for Agreed Recommendations - Review of Post-16 Provision

An action plan for agreed recommendations stemming from a review of post-16 provision was scheduled to be presented. This item, covering pages 49 to 56, would have outlined steps to address findings from the previous review of educational opportunities for young people after compulsory schooling.

Progress Update - Scrutiny Review of Disabled Facilities Grants

A progress update on the scrutiny review of Disabled Facilities Grants was scheduled to be provided. This report, found on pages 57 to 66, would have detailed the ongoing work and any developments related to these grants, which help people with disabilities adapt their homes.

Chairs Update and Work Programme 2026 - 2027

The committee was scheduled to receive an update from the Chair and discuss the work programme for the 2026-2027 period. This agenda item, detailed on pages 67 to 68, would have set out the planned activities and focus areas for the committee in the forthcoming year.

The meeting was also scheduled to include standard procedural items such as the evacuation procedure, apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on 5th October 2026. Furthermore, the meeting was scheduled to be filmed for live and/or subsequent broadcast on the Council's website, with footage retained for 12 months. Attendees making representations were deemed to have consented to being filmed.