Strategy and performance
The policy framework includes mandatory and discretionary documents.
These documents are routinely reviewed and have processed through the appropriate democratic routes for adoption by Council and, where applicable, its partners.
Strategies by theme
- Economic strategy 2012-26 [pdf document]
- Town Centre Regeneration Strategy
- Local Plan for Darlington 2016-36
- Local Plan Policies Map 2016-2036 [pdf document]
- Housing strategy 2012-17
- Housing services climate change strategy [pdf document]
- Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-30 [pdf document]
- Homelessness strategy
- Durham and Darlington Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy [pdf document]
- Darlington’s Children and Young People’s Plan
- SEND Accessibility Strategy [pdf document]
- Youth Participation Strategy 2024-28
- Darlington Youth Justice Plan 2024-25
- Darlington’s Community Safety Partnership Plan
- Cultural Strategy 2022-26 [pdf document]
- Darlington Libraries Plan 2023-37 [pdf document]
- Allotment strategy
- Darlington Transport Plan 2022-2030 [pdf document]
- Climate Change and Nature Strategy 2025-40 and Action Plan
- Air Quality Strategy 2024-2029
- Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy for Darlington Borough Council
- Green Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan 2013-36
- Tree and Woodland Strategy 2021-31 [pdf document]
- Playing Pitch and Sports Facility Strategy
Recent Performance Reports
2025-26
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Council Plan performance report and data (Cabinet papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Council Plan performance report and data (Cabinet papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Council Plan performance report and data (Cabinet papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Council Plan performance report and data (Cabinet papers)
2022-23
2025-26
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Adults Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Adults Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Adults Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Adults Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2022-23
2025-26
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q1 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q3 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q1 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2022-23
- 2022-23 Q4 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2022-23 Q3 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2022-23 Q2 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2022-23 Q1 Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Communities and Local Services Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Communities and Local Services Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Communities and Local Services Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Communities and Local Services Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2022-23
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Economy and Resources Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Economy and Resources Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Economy and Resources Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Economy and Resources Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2022-23
2024-25
- 2024-25 Q4 Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2024-25 Q2 Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2023-24
- 2023-24 Q4 Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
- 2023-24 Q2 Health and Housing Scrutiny Committee performance report and data (Scrutiny papers)
2022-23
Information is gathered from a number of sources to inform the development of strategies and policies.
Some of this information can be found in the 'Key Data' section of our website.
Please visit our Forward Plan page for more information about policies and strategies to be presented at future Cabinet meetings.