The South Tees Health Scrutiny Joint Committee, formed with Redcar and Cleveland Council, scrutinises health matters within the south Tees health economy. It operates under the Health and Social Care Act 2001, examining issues and topics related to local health services. The committee's decisions are advisory, and its membership consists of five elected members from each participating council. Its purpose is to provide oversight and make recommendations on health-related concerns affecting residents in both Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.