Chamber Reation to the Region’s Local Mayoral Elections

Author - Jasmin Brown

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Tees Valley

John McCabe, chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

“Congratulations to Ben Houchen on his re-election as Tees Valley mayor. In his first two terms and throughout this campaign, Mayor Houchen has placed an emphasis on economic development.

“I hope that in his third term, we can work ever more closely with the mayor and his team to ensure the benefits of devolution are felt by all businesses and all communities across the Tees Valley.”

North East

John McCabe, chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

“I congratulate Kim McGuinness on being elected North East mayor. The Chamber recognises the huge responsibility that is now on Kim and the team around her to deliver the full benefits of devolution to our region. 

“From the day the deal was signed to the announcement of this election result, our members have followed the devolution process with great interest, such is its significance to our economic prospects. 

“On their behalf, the Chamber stands ready to work alongside the mayor, her cabinet and team to ensure we seize this moment together to create the stronger, fairer North East we all aspire to. I’m looking forward to beginning that conversation with the new mayor in the very near future.”

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