Tees Valley Combined Authority
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is a regional government body in North East England that coordinates economic development, transport, skills, and infrastructure strategy across the Tees Valley area. It represents a partnership between five local councils and is led by a directly elected mayor.
Key facts
- Established: April 2016
- Constituent areas: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
- Mayor: Ben Houchen (since 2017)
- Headquarters: Stockton-on-Tees, England
- Core focus: Economic growth, transport, skills, and investment
