Plans to bring hydrogen trains, cars and buses to the region take a step forward 9th August 2018 A major scheme to help transform Tees Valley into a UK-leading hydrogen powerhouse has been awarded £220,000. Under plans being drawn up by Tees Valley Mayor... Local News
Mayor Ben Houchen signs off cash boost for Teesport rail link 6th August 2018 Rail bosses and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen have signed off a £1 million investment to improve the region’s rail freight network. The cash will help to... Local News
Bid submitted to bring rugby league world cup 2021 to Tees Valley 27th July 2018 A bid which aims to bring international Rugby League World Cup games and players to the Tees Valley in 2021 has been officially kicked off by local team Yarm... Local News
£4 million approved for Elwick bypass 25th July 2018 ees Valley Combined Authority has awarded £4.18million to help bring forward a vital new road in Hartlepool. At a meeting of the Combined Authority Cabinet, it... Local News
Mayor hails £107 million cash injection for north east-based innovation centre 23rd July 2018 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today welcomed the news that £107million has been awarded from central Government to the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)... Local News
Government’s £1billion cash pledge set to boost Tees Valley 23rd July 2018 REDCAR’S CPI AWARDED FUNDS FROM £180MILLION POT LOCAL INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY PLAN LAUNCHED £780MILLION FOR EAST COAST MAIN LINE UPGRADES Almost £1billion of... Local News
North East unemployment rate at historic low 18th July 2018 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed the release of the latest job figures that show unemployment in the North East has remained at its lowest level in... Local News
Tees Valley schools to be part of pioneering careers initiative 11th July 2018 Young people in the Tees Valley are set to benefit from an ambitious scheme to transform careers education. The pilot will secure more than £300,000 towards... Local News
Tees valley skills and STEM event hailed as success 5th July 2018 The seventh Tees Valley Skills and STEM Event has been hailed as a success, after 1,500 young people got involved to learn about employment, education and... Local News