So the big vote is next Thursday and the mayor needs a unanimous vote for the acquisition to go ahead. The deal is now wrapped up in a wider Tees Valley investment plan which has made Sue Jeffrey rather upset which probably means she will be forced to vote for it. Interesting that the mayor is welcoming the public to attend the vote, a move presumably designed to put a bit more pressure on the five local authority leaders.
- Councillor Stephen Harker, Darlington Borough Council - supporting the deal
- Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher, Hartlepool Borough Council - supporting the deal
- Mayor David Budd, Middlesbrough - not saying at present
- Councillor Sue Jeffrey, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council - sounds like she might be forced into voting for it
- Councillor Bob Cook, Stockton Borough Council - doesn't seem to have commented directly although has asked questions about the ongoing investment requirements
http://whatsondarlington.co.uk/counc...-from-closure/
https://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/new...over-1-9541444
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/t...tions-15696065
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17366872.tees-valley-mayors-ambitious-plan-to-buy-dtv-airport-coming-under-scrutiny/
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/40-business-leaders-back-plan-15553238