Mayor of the Tees Valley2 Jul 2026Conservative mayor backs Burnham's devolution planBen Houchen says he would also like regional mayors to have more control over funding they receive.2 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Millions pledged to tackle troublemakers in townThe money is being spent on police community support officers in Middlesbrough town centre.1 Jul 202622 Mar 2026'Too many promises' as development bodies reviewedThe future of two organisations set up to regenerate Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are in doubt.22 Mar 20266 Mar 2026Budget plans 78% funding boost for mayor's officeThe Tees Valley Combined Authority says the money will make up for a period of understaffing.6 Mar 202625 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 2025...
