Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Tees Valley Combined Authority: Best Value
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the governance arrangements between Tees Valley Combined Authority and South Tees Development Corporation, under the Best Value Notice process.
- Answer
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Governance and finance arrangements are considered as part of the Department’s holistic assessment of a local authority’s delivery of Best Value, as set out in the statutory guidance on Best Value standards and intervention.
We set out clearly that the Best Value Notice for Tees Valley Combined Authority will be reviewed after 12 months. Any decisions on the Notice will be based on a holistic judgement of all available information, including considered engagement with the authority about progress against its improvement plan.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 117290
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Best value South Tees Development Corporation Tees Valley Combined Authority
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