Statement from Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen Thursday, 8 September, 2022 “I am heartbroken to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. As our nation mourns, my thoughts are with the King, Queen Consort, Prince William and the rest of the Royal Family at this moment. “The Queen has been the beating heart of our nation for 70 years and her life of noble service is the guiding light for her subjects across the United Kingdom and her beloved Commonwealth. “Since... Local News
Last chance to sign up to Tees Valley’s biggest business evet 7th October 2020 Mayor Ben Houchen has today (October 7) called on the region’s businesses to register for 2020’s Tees Valley Business Summit, as there is only one week to go... Local News
20 jobs created as major fuel tank demolitions take shape at Teesworks 7th October 2020 A major project to decontaminate and demolish five huge redundant oil tanks on the Teesworks site by a local firm embracing a ‘Totally Teesside’ initiative and... Local News
Mayor welcomes Prime Minister’s vow to make Teesside leader in offshore wind 5th October 2020 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed new plans unveiled by Boris Johnson to make the UK a world-leader in green energy – with Teesside leading the way... Local News
Work begins on new Teesworks entrance to mark five years on from the SSI closure 2nd October 2020 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today (2 October) marked the five-year anniversary of the liquidation of SSI steelworks by demolishing its former gatehouse -... Local News
Mayor Visits Business Backing Hospitality Firms With Free Track And Trace Poster 1st October 2020 Mayor Ben Houchen has visited a Tees Valley business which is offering to print free NHS Track and Trace posters for hospitality firms in the region. Shutter... Local News
Teesworks Tours Postponed After Local Lockdown Measures Announced for Hartlepool and Middlesbrough 1st October 2020 Coach tours around the former SSI steelworks site have been postponed until March 2021, following the announcement by Government earlier today (October 1) that... Local News
Government Minister visits Teesside to announce UK’s first Hydrogen Transport Centre 30th September 2020 Government Transport Minister Rachel Maclean visited Teesside today (September 30) with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen to announce the UK’s first Hydrogen... Local News
Mayor secures creation of UK’s first Hydrogen Transport Centre on Teesside 29th September 2020 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has secured an agreement with Government to bring the UK’s first Hydrogen Transport Centre to Teesside. The centre, the first of... Local News
E-Scooters Sending Local Riders Around the World 28th September 2020 The popularity of the Tees Valley’s e-scooter trial has seen users take the equivalent of a trip around the world, new figures have revealed. The e-scooter... Local News
