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Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 10 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Teesworks

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 6 February (HL4386) about correspondence from the Tees Valley Mayor, whether they have now made a determination about the value for money of the Teesworks project and, if not, why not; and when they expect to publish a response to the Tees Valley Review and to the Mayor’s letter issued on 27 September 2024.

Answer

On 3 April 2025 my department issued Tees Valley Combined Authority with a non-statutory Best Value Notice for an initial period of 12 months. The Notice seeks assurance from the authority that it is complying with its Best Value Duty and has a clear strategy for improvement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6200
Session
2024-26
Related items
Teesworks
Thursday, 6 February 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Teesworks
Link
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