Councillor Ian Blades

...approves changes to Executive actions and the Council Plan 2024-27 supporting workplan actions, notes the delivery status of the Council Plan 2024-27 supporting workplan, the progress and position of corporate performance disciplines, and the Strategic Risk Register.

...to approve eligible Members’ Small Scheme project allocations, following applications from Members and assessment by Council Officers, and to amend the bidding process for the next round.

...to approve the allocation of funding and note the progress of the 2025/26 Transport and Infrastructure Capital Programme, including the implementation of mitigation measures for schemes at risk of delay or underspend.

...to approve the updated Continuous Improvement Plan and note the progress made in delivering the commitments within it.

...to participate in the Warm Homes: Local Grant Scheme, enabling eligible residents to access funding for home energy efficiency improvements, with Darlington Borough Council delivering the scheme on behalf of Middlesbrough Council.