What can a Freeport do?

It's been brilliant to see everyone's enthusiasm for a freeport for Teesside following yesterday's announcement. If you want to learn more about all of the opportunities a freeport could bring to our area, why not have a look at Ben Houchen, our Tees Valley Mayor’s paper on the subject for some weekend reading here

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