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The Tees Valley Combined Authority was created in April 2016. Its purpose is to drive economic growth and job creation in the area. It is a partnership of five authorities; Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees, working closely with the business community and other partners to make local decisions to support the growth of our economy.

The Combined Authority is led by the Tees Valley Mayor, a role first established on 4th of May 2017. The Mayor chairs the Combined Authority and works alongside the five Tees Valley Councils to improve the economy of the area, bring in new investment and create jobs. He has responsibility over transport, homes & communities, culture & tourism, skills & education, business growth & investment and devolution.

For more information, visit http://www.teesvalley-ca.gov.uk

Enjoy Tees Valley is the destination brand for Tees Valley. Launched in March 2018, the destination marketing function delivered by the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

Located in the North East of England cushioned between County Durham and North Yorkshire, Tees Valley is made up of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-On-Tees.

The area offers spectacular countryside and dramatic coastline, charming market towns and picturesque villages. An abundance of nature and wildlife call Tees Valley home. There are adrenaline-fuelled activities on the river, at sea and on land and a packed calendar of vibrant events and festivals throughout the year.

Tees Valley is within easy access to the rest of the country with London, Edinburgh and Manchester an easy two and a half hour train journey away and Newcastle, York, Leeds and the Lake District all within an hour’s drive. Teesside International Airport (www.teessideinternational.com) offers daily inbound flights from Schiphol Airport with connecting flights around the world.

For further details go to www.enjoyteesvalley.com