Best value inspection at Tees Valley amid high debt levels and increasing borrowing costs

16 October 2026 by Jason Holland

Tees Valley Combined Authority will undergo a best value inspection, with ministers appointing lead inspector Laura Shoaf. The inspection will assess the authority’s compliance

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Best value inspection at Tees Valley amid high debt levels and increasing borrowing costs

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