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Tees Valley Combined Authority: Best Value

Asked by Andy McDonaldLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 March 2026UIN 117291

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the advice the Independent Advisory Board has provided on managing conflicts between borrowing and lending functions to a) Tees Valley Combined Authority and b) South Tees Development Corporation.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Tees Valley Combined Authority’s improvement board is independent and appointed by the authority. As part of the Best Value Notice, the Department engages regularly with the Board for updates and broader assurance that the necessary progress is being made. The Board also reports publicly on its findings to the combined authority’s Cabinet.

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