Hunch. Ministers said on 15 October they will decide on next steps only after the inspectors report, and that report is due by March 2027.
The commissioners market resolves on the same gov.uk collection and on Commons statements, with BBC News as backup: YES if by the end of 31 March 2027 ministers give commissioners or envoys the power to carry out functions of Tees Valley Combined Authority under section 15(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, and NO if there are only directions without such people, a letter saying the minister is minded to act, or no decision.
This cohort contains ten earlier section 10 Best Value inspections of councils and a fire authority, tracked through 15 October 2026. The published official records identify extensions to the first reporting deadline in seven cases and none in three. One inspection was originally commissioned by the Home Office; this is not a uniform sample of mayoral combined authorities. Submission and publication dates are distinguished below.