Tees Valley Combined Authority is committed to continuous improvement. In response to the Best Value Notice served on TVCA in April 2025, the organisation has created an Improvement Plan and ongoing Action Plan to address these issues and become an exemplar organisation. It is working alongside an Independent Advisory Board which will act as a critical friend, supporting and challenging TVCA as it implements its Action Plan.
In February 2026, TVCA chief executive Tom Bryant completed a Self-Reflective Review assessing progress in the delivery of the Organisational Improvement Plan. This review can be accessed here: TVCA Organisational Improvement Plan – Progress update
On this page, you can click on the subjects below to read the latest achievements against our plan.
To read our previous updates, please click on the accordions below.
Embed a culture of continuous improvement and a collaborative approach to long-term priority setting and planning, working closely with local authorities.
Review all finance processes and procedures, develop and implement a workforce development strategy and produce a readiness plan for fiscal devolution.
Review all Governance processes and procedures and key documents such as the TVCA Constitution. Review and strengthen Cabinet portfolio roles, decision-making processes, statutory committees and their facilitation.
Undertake a programme of Organisational Development, ensure TVCA values are embedded through everyday activity, increase staff engagement and improve relationships between management and all staff.