Regeneration body reveals turnaround blueprint

A regeneration body has unveiled a turnaround strategy following a Westminster warning.

Tees Valley Combined Authority bosses have pledged to deliver “meaningful and sustained improvement”.

The promise comes after the organisation was served a Best Value Notice over governance and value for money concerns.

The body’s cabinet has now approved a blueprint, which has been sent to the Government.

Officials say the plan will “embed improvements” across the organisation, revealing its content has been shaped by work with local and statutory committees.

They add “major public sector figures” and a Local Government Association representative will sit on an independent advisory board primed to oversee the authority’s work in implementing its blueprint.

Tom Bryant, Tees Valley Combined Authority’s newly-appointed chief executive, said: “We have fully accepted the Best Value Notice and are absolutely committed to demonstrating meaningful and sustained improvement.

“The Best Value Notice has given us an opportunity to take stock, reset and work with our constituent local authorities and committees to strengthen relationships, understand how others see the combined authority and pull forward together for the good of local people.  

“I will ensure this plan is delivered.”

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