Agenda
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Contact: James McAllister, Democratic Officer, Resources and Governance Group Email: [email protected] or Telephone 01325 403122
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Introductions / Attendance at Meeting. |
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Minutes - To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of this Council held on 17 July 2025 |
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Declarations of Interest. |
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Sealing. |
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Announcements. |
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Questions - To answer questions (where appropriate notice has been given from):- |
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Members to Cabinet/Chairs; |
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Council Reports. |
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Electoral Review - Council Size Submission Report of the Chief Executive Additional documents:
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Cabinet Reports. |
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Dolphin Centre Asset Management and Investment Opportunities Report of the Executive Director – Environment, Highways and Community Services |
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Climate Change and Nature Restoration Strategy Report of the Executive Director, Economy and Public Protection Additional documents: |
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Treasury Management Annual Report and Outturn Prudential Indicators 2024/25 Report of the Executive Director, Resources and Governance |
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Overview Report of the Children and Young People Portfolio; |
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Overview Report of the Health and Housing Portfolio; |
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Overview Report of the Stronger Communities Portfolio; |
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Scrutiny Reports - To consider Scrutiny Overview Reports:- |
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Communities and Local Services Scrutiny Committee; |
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Notice of Motion |
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To consider a Motion submitted by Councillor Dulston and seconded by Councillor Bartch Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF)
That this Council notes:
a. Darlington is one of seven authorities involved in the Tees Valley Energy Recovery Facility (TVERF).
b. the scheme lacks both district heating and funded carbon capture.
c. the proposed 30-year contract would tie Darlington into supplying waste, with penalties if volumes fall.
d. future carbon costs and overcapacity risks make the project a major financial gamble.
That this Council believes:
a. locking into decades of incineration is incompatible with improving recycling.
b. “CCS-ready” is meaningless without guaranteed delivery.
c. the financial and environmental risks of TVERF outweigh any benefits.
That this Council resolves to:
a.?ask Cabinet to withdraw from the TVERF project.
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Membership Changes - To consider any membership changes to Committees, Subsidiary Bodies and Other Bodies. |