Decision details

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Title of Item/Report

Strategic Asset Management Plan SAMP 2025-2030 - Implementation Update

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Record of the Decision

Consideration was given to a report that presented an updated Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) 2025–2030 and provided an update on its implementation.

The updated Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) 2025–2030 provided a strengthened strategic framework for managing the Council’s land and property estate.

Building on the version previously approved by Cabinet in December 2024, this updated SAMP tightened the Council’s strategy and policy approach, strengthens the Corporate Landlord Model, enhances asset categorisation, and introduces a more structured and transparent process for asset challenges and decision-making.

The updated SAMP provided greater clarity for Members, senior officers, and operational teams, ensuring that asset decisions are consistent, evidence-led, and aligned with the Council’s wider priorities, including financial sustainability, regeneration and inclusive growth, community outcomes, and environmental responsibility.

RESOLVED that:-

1. The updated Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) 2025–2030 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

2. The key updates and improvements made to the SAMP since the previously approved version be noted, including strengthened strategy, policy, asset categorisation and asset challenge arrangements.

3. The progress made in implementing the SAMP be noted, particularly in relation to the disposal of surplus assets and improved asset performance through reviews.

4. Delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration and Inclusive Growth, in consultation with the Leader, to approve future updates to the SAMP to ensure it remains current, responsive and aligned with corporate priorities.  Significant changes or departures from the agreed strategic direction will continue to be reported to Cabinet as appropriate

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Reasons for the Decision

1.       Strengthened Strategic Clarity

To approve an updated SAMP that provides a more transparent, more structured and more accessible strategic framework for managing the Council’s land and property assets.

2.       Improved Asset Challenge and Decision-Making

To formalise a more straightforward asset challenge process, including defined stages, asset categorisation, and decision pathways, to support transparent and defensible asset decisions.

3.       Alignment with Corporate Priorities

To ensure the Council’s asset base is explicitly aligned with the Stockton-on-Tees Plan, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, regeneration objectives, inclusive growth ambitions and sustainability commitments.

4.       Ongoing Flexibility and Responsiveness

To delegate authority for future updates to the Director of Regeneration and Inclusive Growth, ensuring the SAMP remains a live and responsive strategic document.

5.       Embedding the Corporate Landlord Model

The transition to a Corporate Landlord approach, ensuring centralised strategic oversight, consistent standards across the estate, improved utilisation and performance and reduced duplication and inefficiency.

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Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None

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Declared (Cabinet Member) Conflicts of Interest

None

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Details of any Dispensations

None

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Date and Time by which Call In must be executed

Midnight, 1 May 2026