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TVCA Mayor’s office budget is rising by 78.68 per cent to £486,000 next year

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is planning a funding increase of 78.68 per cent for the mayor’s office. The draft budget proposals for...

06.03.2026 10

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Ben Houchen denies Reform UK deflection rumours as he says loyalty is important

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen has nailed his colours to the mast amid speculation that he is considering a defection to Reform UK. The Tory mayor said...

13.02.2026 50

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Police chief hits back at mayor as he claims town becoming 'no-go zone'

Cleveland Police’s Chief Constable has rebuked Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, saying his criticisms of the force as “broken” were “wrong and...

21.12.2025 10

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