Watch live as Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is back for the BBC Tees monthly hotseat and answering your questions on the issues that matter most here in the region.

The mayor is with Breakfast presenter Paul Addison between 09:00 and 10:00.

He will answer questions on crime in Middlesbrough, local transport projects and regeneration in the region.

If you have a question you want to ask get in touch on 08000 85 95 95 or text 81333 and start your text message with the word Tees.

You can also send a WhatsApp – including voice notes – to 08000 321 333 and start your message with Tees.

We’ll try and get through as many of your questions as possible.