Councillor David Branson

...to refresh the Council Plan workplan for 2026/27-29, the Executive approved proposed revisions to the plan's outcomes, changes to Executive actions, and changes to the supporting workplan actions, while also noting the delivery status of the 2024-27 workplan, the progress of corporate performance disciplines, and the Strategic Risk Register, with an added action to hold more meetings focused on young people when creating future Council Plans.

...budget virements exceeding £250,000 were approved for both the revenue budget and the Capital Programme, new schemes and additions to existing schemes were approved for the Capital Programme totaling £0.519m, and the Council's financial performance and forecast year-end financial outturns for 2025/26 were noted, highlighting a potential £1.804m revenue budget pressure.

...the Executive approved the Information Strategy 2025-2029.

...to facilitate the construction and management of the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility, the Executive approved the creation of a Local Authority Special Purpose Vehicle, authorized share subscriptions, appointed key personnel, and delegated authority for entering into various agreements necessary for the project's financial close and ongoing operation.

...to note the report of the People Scrutiny Panel into Children Missing Education and the accompanying recommendations, and to approve the Action Plan prepared by the service in response to the recommendations.