Councillor Mark Mitchell

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 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.

The Cabinet decided to receive and note the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 09/06/2026. The report documents the committee's role in reviewing and scrutinising decisions, monitoring programme delivery, and contributing to policy development. The committee established its first two task and finish groups to examine the North East Child Poverty Action Plan and the Spatial Development Strategy.

The Cabinet decided to receive and note the Audit and Standards Committee Annual Report 2025/26 on 9 June 2026. The Cabinet also considered recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel regarding allowances for members of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Audit and Standards Committee. Additionally, the Cabinet noted actions taken by the North East MSA to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis and agreed to push for continued government funding for the national bus fare cap and acceleration of the Warm Homes Plan.