The Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 103 to 105, 114 and 117 of, and paragraph 3 of Schedule 5A to, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091 (“the 2009 Act”).

The Secretary of State, having regard to a scheme prepared and published under section 109 of the 2009 Act considers that—

The Secretary of State is satisfied that the area to which this Order relates meets the conditions set out in section 103 of the 2009 Act.

In making this Order, the Secretary of State has had regard to the need to reflect the identities and interests of local communities, and to secure effective and convenient local government.

The councils for the local government areas of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees have consented to the making of this Order.

A draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament pursuant to section 117(2) of the 2009 Act.