Mayor of the Tees Valley15 hrs agoBudget plans 78% funding boost for mayor's officeThe Tees Valley Combined Authority says the money will make up for a period of understaffing.15 hrs ago25 Feb 2026TVCA misses audit deadline for second yearThe group, chaired by the Tees Valley mayor, is yet to publish two years of statements.25 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Mayor feels 'fobbed off' over new hospital plansBen Houchen say he has contacted the health secretary 15 times about replacing North Tees Hospital.5 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Millions to be spent to make 'creative powerhouse'The Engine Room is being set up to nurture creative talent in the Tees Valley.30 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Streeting backs mayor meeting over hospital plansThe health secretary commits to a meeting over the "real challenges" at North Tees Hospital.23 Jan 202622 Dec 2025Mayor says town policing not up to scratchBen Houchen wants to privately fund town guards to make Middlesbrough safer.22 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Tees combined authority misses audit deadlineThe group combining five councils and the Tees mayor is yet to publish its 2023-24 accounts.8 Dec 202529 Oct 2025Mayor 'exploring all options' to save oil routeRegional airline Eastern Airways, which flies from Teesside, is on the brink of collapse.29 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Arena dreams 'need to stack up' financiallyMayor Ben Houchen warns any potential new venue is "years away" and must offer something different.1 Oct 2025...
