Dave Willis

The Cabinet of North East Mayoral Combined Authority decided to note actions taken to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis and support businesses with energy costs. They also agreed to push for continued government funding for the national bus fare cap and to accelerate the delivery of their Warm Homes Plan. The decision was made on 09/06/2026.

The Cabinet decided to approve the recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel and agree that allowances be paid to members of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit and Standards Committee. This decision was made on 09/06/2026. The decision includes approving specific allowances for chairs, vice chairs, and members of these committees, as well as for substitute members.

The Cabinet decided to review and comment upon the current strategic risks, scoring, and proposed management actions. They also considered potential new and emerging risks for inclusion within the strategic risk register. The decision was made on 09/06/2026.

The Cabinet decided on 09/06/2026 to approve appointments to various committees and bodies. This included noting appointments to the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority's Cabinet, agreeing the allocation of Cabinet portfolios, and approving the membership of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit and Standards Committee. The decision also extended the terms of the independent chair of the Audit and Standards Committee and the independent person for the standards regime.

The Cabinet of North East Mayoral Combined Authority resolved to note actions being taken to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis and support businesses with energy costs. They agreed that priorities for further mitigation should be pushing for continued government funding of the national bus fare cap and accelerating the delivery of their Warm Homes Plan.