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Tees Valley Mayor’s Statement In Response to TVCA’s Letter from MHCLG
Tees Valley Mayor | Published on: 3rd April 2025
Statement from the Chairman of Tees Valley Combined Authority, Mayor Ben Houchen:
“I’m pleased the Government has recognised the real progress we’ve made – and confirmed there is no need for a National Audit Office investigation. That’s the right call, and it reflects the work we’ve done to improve governance while continuing to deliver for local people.
“I’ve always said I’ll put politics to one side and work constructively with the Government and the Prime Minister to secure jobs, investment and opportunity for our region. That remains my complete and only focus.
“No organisation is perfect, and my fellow Labour council leaders and I must reflect on this as the Combined Authority improves. But let’s not lose sight of what really matters: thousands of good-quality jobs, billions in private investment, and global companies choosing Teesside as their home. That’s the ‘best value’ we’re delivering for local people every single day.
“I hope those who have spent months talking down Teesside will now stop the politicking and start putting our communities in Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool first.”
Letter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Letter from Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP
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