Yes, the Mayor seems to be doing a rather good job of bouncing his deal through. Not had a chance to look at it in detail but there are some interesting bits in there e.g.
Since 2017, the Combined Authority has been exploring a specific opportunity for a partnership with an experienced airport operator (under Option 8). This arose as a consequence of a productive relationship already developed with TVCA and Stockton Borough Council in another area of the preferred operator’s business.
Hardly a rigorous selection process, is it? Better than "I met a bloke in the golf club", I suppose.
