Consultation on Proposed Charges for Adult Social Care Financial Services

Overview

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is proposing to make changes to our current charging policy and introduce charges for some Adult Social Care financial management services.

These services support people who may be unable to manage their finances independently or who need help to pay for care. Demand for these services is increasing, and they require significant resources to deliver.

Most other councils already charge for these services.

Introducing charges will help ensure services remain sustainable and continue to be available to those who need them.

We want to hear your views before any final decision is made.

Purpose of This Consultation

We are asking for your views to:

Understand the impact on individuals and families

Ensure decisions are fair and informed

Come and speak to us

You can also come along to one of our drop-in sessions to find out more and tell us what you think.

You can bring a family member, friend, or supporter with you. All venues are accessible.

Thursday 23 July 2026

3pm to 5pm

Billingham Library, Kingsway, Billingham, TS23 2LN

Friday 24 July 2026

1pm to 3pm

Live Well Hub, Thorntree Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 8AP

Thursday 30 July 2026

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Stockton Central Library, Jim Cooke Conference Suite, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TU

Friday 31 July 2026

1pm to 3pm

Allensway Day Centre, 45 Allensway, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9HA

What happens next?

We will look at everything people tell us. After this, we will make a decision and write to you again to explain what will happen next.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views.