CONTENTS
Highlights
of This Is Tees Valley 2023-24
6-7
TEESER
Beautiful Tees Valley in all its glory .
8-9
GETTING THINGS DONE
Mayor hails ‘ incredible ’ Tees Valley progress – and vows there ’ s more to come
17
FLYING HIGH
Teesside Airport continues to flourish
22-23 STOCKTON SUCCESS STORY
Join the powerhouse of the Tees Valley economy
26-27
Changing lives
Etc . chair and financial leader Stuart Blackett talks helping to build skills for the future
34-35
CelebriTEES
Tees Valley ’ s famous names on what makes the region special
36-37 Drawing inspiration from Teesside
Celebrated artist Mackenzie Thorpe on his lasting love for his hometown
2