Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Transport: Tees Valley

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Written Statement of 3 April 2025 on Local Government Best Value, HCWS576, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of Tees Valley Combined Authority's (a) management of and (b) accounting for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement funding allocation between 2022-23 and 2026-27.

Answer: The City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) play a key role in improving local networks across the country. Alongside significant capital investment, CRSTS provides revenue funding to help places manage delivery effectively. Tees Valley’s programme business case was assessed by Government, and the Department works closely with Mayoral Combined Authorities to monitor delivery progress and expenditure through an agreed governance framework. Any relevant findings from the Best Value process will be duly considered as appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 58619
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Local Government Best Value
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Tees Valley Transport
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk