Mayor praises Tees Valley firms at region’s biggest business event 4th July 2018 Mayor Ben Houchen today (July 3) applauded the achievements of the region’s companies at this year’s Tees Valley Business Summit. More than 100 firms exhibited... Local News
Tees Valley sets out road to bus franchising 27th June 2018 Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, has today committed to a “thorough investigation” into whether “London-style” franchising is the best option for Tees Valley’s... Local News
Sirius breaks ground on milestone tunnel 22nd June 2018 Sirius Minerals has today begun construction on its 23-mile fertiliser transport tunnel at Tees Valley’s Wilton International site. Northern Powerhouse Minister... Local News
Mayor presses Government for post-Brexit funding 19th June 2018 Mayor Ben Houchen has met Brexit Minister Suella Braverman MP to seek assurances Tees Valley will benefit from cash to replace European funding after the UK’s... Local News
Tees Valley free zone could create over 17,500 jobs 18th June 2018 A “supercharged” Free Port in Tees Valley could create more than 17,500 jobs and contribute more than £1billion to the local economy, according to a new report... Local News
Ben Houchen joins Metro Mayors to call for skills funding devolution 14th June 2018 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen met his counterparts from across the UK today to call on Government for greater devolution of powers and funding over skills... Local News
Mayor calls for Tees MPs to honour ""people's mandate" in key Brexit vote tonight 12th June 2018 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has written to all Tees Valley MPs, demanding that they oppose any amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill that undermine the region... Local News
£500,000 boost for new Tees Valley research facility 12th June 2018 Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded half a million pounds to help TWI expand its research and testing operations in Tees Valley. The Middlesbrough-based... Local News
Combined Authority pledges £450,000 for ambitious £20million Darlington Sports Village 11th June 2018 Half a million pounds has been agreed to progress through detailed feasibility plans for a bold £20million “Sports Village” at the Darlington Arena which could... Local News