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Northern Society of Chartered Accountants

At the heart of northern business since 1882

In conversation with Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen

Date: 27 February 2020 17:45 - 20:00

Type: ICAEW Governance and Research

Organiser: ICAEW

Come and join us for a lively night of discussion and debate around business and the local economy in Tees Valley with its Mayor, Ben Houchen.

Since 2016, Tees Valley has seen a major step change in its influence and economic outlook. Ben Houchen, the mayor of the region has been instrumental in this transformation. Ahead of the local elections in May, ICAEW is hosting an ‘in conversation’ style discussion with Ben about his time as mayor and business in the region.

Event information

This is a key opportunity for you as ICAEW members in the Tees Valley area to hear more about the future of the region and to ask questions about Ben’s vision for the business landscape should he be re-elected in May.

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This eventis free but requires participants to pre-register.

Speaker

Ben Houchen- Mayor of Tees Valley
Ben Houchen was elected as the Mayor of the Tees Valley in May 2017. which covers the five boroughs of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees.

Ben is Teesside born and bred. A qualified solicitor, he has worked for two local firms specialising in commercial litigation and employment law. In 2016 Ben founded BLK UK – an international sportswear business, which supplies clothing to amateur and professional clubs. Ben has stepped down from his position at BLK and is dedicating all of his time to his Mayoral role.

In his time as Mayor, Ben has worked to bring Teesside Airport back into public ownership, to transform Darlington and Middlesbrough stations and has overseen the devolution of Tees Valley’s £30million annual adult education budget.

Event enquiries

Contact: Rosalia Wood 

 

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Venue

STEM Centre, Middlesbrough College

Address:
STEM Centre
Middlesbrough College
Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD

Tel No: 01642 333333

How to book

The easiest way to book is online by clicking the button to Book Online at icaew.com – you will be able to log into your account at icaew.com and pay with your debit or credit card.

You can also telephone the ICAEW central events booking team on 01908 248159 and pay over the phone.

Alternatively you can download a booking form or book by email.