Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Tees Valley Combined Authority: Standards

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government , further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 29 June (HL979), which of the specific indicators of failure set out in the statutory guidance on Best Value Standards and Intervention are being monitored in relation to the Tees Valley Combined Authority; and whether the Authority has triggered any of these indicators in the course of their 2025–26 financial reporting.

Answer: As set out in the statutory guidance, the Department considers a range of qualitative and quantitative evidence when assessing whether an authority is complying with its Best Value Duty, including financial reporting and external audit findings. Decisions are based on a holistic assessment of all available information, and no single metric automatically leads to intervention. Ministers continue to require assurance of Tees Valley Combined Authority's compliance with the Best Value Duty and the Best Value Notice remains in place while they consider appropriate next steps based on the available evidence.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL1771
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Local Government: Standards
Monday, 29 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Enforcement Local government Standards Tees Valley Combined Authority
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk