At this event, ‘In conversation with Ben Houchen’, the Mayor of Tees Valley discussed in-depth his plans for the city region as it recovers from the pandemic, his relationship with Government and views on the levelling up agenda.

The event was chaired by Andrew Carter, Chief Executive at Centre for Cities and followed by an audience Q&A.

Watch a recording of the event here:

While outside the secure zone, Centre for Cities encouraged attendees of this event to adhere to the Covid safety measures set by the organisers of this party conference.