SI 2026/719 - The Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities (Remuneration Panels for Member Allowances and Consequential Amendments) Order 2026

Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS 2026 No. 719 LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND The Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities (Remuneration Panels for Member Allowances and Consequential Amendments) Order 2026 Made - - - - 30th June 2026 Laid before Parliament 1st July 2026 Coming into force - - 22nd July 2026 The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 113E(8) and 114(1) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009(1), sections 52A(8) and 53(1) of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023(2) and sections 103(1) and 105(2) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026(3). Part 1 Introduction Citation, commencement and extent 1.—(1) This Order may be cited as the Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities (Remuneration Panels for Member Allowances and Consequential Amendments) Order 2026. (2) This Order comes into force on 22nd July 2026. (3) This Order extends to England and Wales. (1) 2009 c. 20. Section 113E(8) was inserted by section 10(4) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23). (2) 2023 c. 55. Section 52A(8) was inserted by section 10(2) of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23). (3) 2026 c. 23.Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Part 2 Relevant Remuneration Panels Amendment of the Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2017 2.—(1) The Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2017(4) is amended as follows. (2) After article 17 (relevant remuneration panels in relation to payment of allowances to commissioners) insert— “Relevant remuneration panels in relation to payment of allowances to members with special responsibilities 18. An independent remuneration panel established by a combined authority or combined county authority, as the case may be, in accordance with article 16(1)(b) is specified as a relevant remuneration panel for the purposes of— (a) in relation to a combined authority, section 113E(8) of the 2009 Act; (b) in relation to a combined county authority, section 52A(8) of the 2023 Act.”. Part 3 Consequential Amendments Amendment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011 3.—(1) The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011(5) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution) in paragraph 3C (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Save as provided for in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5), no remuneration is to be payable by the GMCA to its members or a member of a committee or sub-committee of the GMCA other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (1A) substitute— “(1A) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to allowances payable other than those specified in sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b).”; (c) in sub-paragraph (2), for “paragraph (3B)” substitute “paragraph 3B”; (d) for sub-paragraph (6) substitute— “(6) In sub-paragraph (5), “a relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub-paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (4) S.I. 2017/68, relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2024/430 and 2026/517. (5) S.I. 2011/908; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/612, 2018/444, 2024/430 and 2026/346. 2Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014 4.—(1) The Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield Combined Authority Order 2014(6) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 7 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 7. Subject to paragraphs 7A to 7D no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council who are appointed to an overview and scrutiny committee or sub-committee, or to the audit committee of the Combined Authority, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 7A substitute— “7A. Paragraphs 7B and 7C apply in relation to allowances payable other than those specified in paragraph 7(a) and (b).”; (c) for paragraph 7D substitute— “7D.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to pensions. (2) Where the Combined Authority pays a relevant allowance to a person— (a) that person is entitled to a pension paid in accordance with a scheme made under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act 2013; (b) that allowance is to be treated as an amount in respect of which such a pension is payable under that scheme; and (c) the Combined Authority must make such payments as may be required in respect of pension payable to a person in relation to that allowance.”; (d) for paragraph 7E substitute— “7E. In paragraph 7D, a “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 7B to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014 5.—(1) The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2014(7) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (6) S.I. 2014/863; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2020/806, 2024/430 and 2026/346. (7) S.I. 2014/864; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2021/112, 2024/430 and 2026/346. 3Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. (a) for paragraph 7 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 7. Subject to paragraphs 8 to 9B and paragraph 10 no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council who are appointed to an overview and scrutiny committee or sub-committee, or to the audit committee, of the Combined Authority, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 9C substitute— “9C. In paragraph 9B, a “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraphs 9 or 9A to any person referred to in those paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (c) in paragraph 10 for “paragraph 7” substitute “paragraph 7(a)”. Amendment of the Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014 6.—(1) The Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Combined Authority Order 2014(8) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (a) substitute— “(a) its members, other than— (i)allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (ii)allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act;”; (b) after sub-paragraph (3), insert— “(3A) Sub-paragraph (3) does not apply in relation to allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (c) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute— “(5) In sub-paragraph (4), a “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) to any person referred to in those sub-paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. (8) S.I. 2014/865; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/430, 2024/430 and 2026/346. 4Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Amendment of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016 7.—(1) The Tees Valley Combined Authority Order 2016(9) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council who are appointed to an overview and scrutiny committee or sub-committee, or to the audit committee of the Combined Authority, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute— “(5) In sub-paragraph (4), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) to any person referred to in those sub-paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016 8.—(1) The West Midlands Combined Authority Order 2016(10) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council who are appointed to an overview and scrutiny committee or sub-committee, or to the audit committee of the Combined Authority, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute— “(5) In sub-paragraph (4), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) to any person referred to in those sub-paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the West of England Combined Authority Order 2017 9.—(1) The West of England Combined Authority Order 2017(11) is amended as follows. (2) In article 2 (interpretation), in the appropriate place, insert the following definition— (9) S.I. 2016/449; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/431, 2024/430 and 2026/346. (10) S.I. 2016/653; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2017/510, 2024/430 and 2026/346. (11) S.I. 2017/126; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2024/430, 2026/346 and 2026/519. 5Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. ““the 2009 Act” means the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;”. (3) In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 8 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Save as provided for in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council who are appointed to an overview and scrutiny committee or sub-committee, or to the audit committee of the Combined Authority, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) in sub-paragraph (2), for the words from “one” to “2003” substitute “the Combined Authority in accordance with article 16(1)(b) of the Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2017”; (c) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute— “(5) In sub-paragraph (4), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraphs (2) or (3) to any person referred to in those sub-paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017 10.—(1) The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority Order 2017(12) is amended as follows. (2) In article 2 (interpretation), in the appropriate place, insert the following definition— ““the 2009 Act” means the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009;”. (3) In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 8 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Save as provided for in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members or to members of a constituent council referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(b) and (c), other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (5) substitute— “(5) In sub-paragraph (4), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub-paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. (12) S.I. 2017/251; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2024/430 and 2026/346. 6Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Amendment of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023 11.—(1) The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2023(13) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 5 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 5. Subject to paragraphs 6 to 7A, no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 7B substitute— “7B. In paragraph 7A, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 6 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 12.—(1) The East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024(14) are amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 6 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 6. Subject to paragraphs 7, 8, 8A and 9 no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 8B substitute— “8B. In paragraph 8A, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 7 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (c) in paragraph 9, for “paragraph 7” substitute “paragraph 6(a)”. (13) S.I. 2023/1432, amended by S.I. 2026/346; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. (14) S.I. 2024/232, amended by S.I. 2026/346; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. 7Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Amendment of the North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024 13.—(1) The North East Mayoral Combined Authority (Establishment and Functions) Order 2024(15) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution), in paragraph 4 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) to (5), no remuneration is to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (6) substitute— “(6) In sub-paragraph (5), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance, payable under sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) to any person referred to in those sub-paragraphs, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025 14.—(1) The Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority Order 2025(16) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 6 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 6. Subject to paragraphs 7 to 8A, no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 8B substitute— “8B. In paragraph 8A, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 7 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. (15) S.I. 2024/402, amended by S.I. 2026/346; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. (16) S.I. 2025/113, amended by S.I. 2026/346; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. 8Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Amendment of the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 15.—(1) The Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Regulations 2025(17) are amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 5 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 5. Except as provided for by paragraphs 6, 7, 7A and 8, no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 7B substitute— “7B. In paragraph 7A, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 6 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”. Amendment of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 16.—(1) The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025(18) are amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 9 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 9. Subject to paragraphs 10 to 12, no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 13 substitute— “13. In paragraph 12, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 10 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”. (17) S.I. 2025/115, amended by S.I. 2026/346; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. (18) S.I. 2025/117, amended by S.I. 2026/364; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. 9Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. Amendment of the Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025 17.—(1) The Lancashire Combined County Authority Regulations 2025(19) are amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 1 (constitution)— (a) for paragraph 5 (remuneration) substitute— “Remuneration 5. Subject to paragraphs 6 to 7A, no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme drawn up by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for paragraph 7B substitute— “7B. In paragraph 7A, “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under paragraph 6 to any person referred to in that paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”. Amendment of the Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026 18.—(1) The Cumbria Combined Authority Order 2026(20) is amended as follows. (2) In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A), no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (3B) substitute— “(3B) In sub-paragraph (3A), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub- paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026 19.—(1) The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Order 2026(21) is amended as follows. (19) S.I. 2025/118, amended by S.I. 2026/364; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant. (20) S.I. 2026/158, amended by S.I. 2026/346. (21) S.I. 2026/159, amended by S.I. 2026/346. 10Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. (2) In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A), no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (3B) substitute— “(3B) In sub-paragraph (3A), “relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub- paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 113E of the 2009 Act.”. Amendment of the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026 20.—(1) The Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority Regulations 2026(22) are amended as follows. (2) In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (3A), no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (3B) substitute— “(3B) In sub-paragraph (3A), “a relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub-paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”. Amendment of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026 21.—(1) The Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority Regulations 2026(23) are amended as follows. (2) In the Schedule (constitution), in paragraph 7 (remuneration and pensions)— (a) for sub-paragraph (1) substitute— “(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2), (3) and (5), no remuneration or allowances are to be payable by the Combined County Authority to its members, other than— (22) S.I. 2026/362, amended by S.I. 2026/410. (23) S.I. 2026/595. 11Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. (a) allowances for travel and subsistence paid in accordance with a scheme approved by the Combined County Authority; (b) allowances payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”; (b) for sub-paragraph (6) substitute— “(6) In sub-paragraph (5), “a relevant allowance” means— (a) an allowance payable under sub-paragraph (2) to any person referred to in that sub- paragraph, which is not an allowance for travel and subsistence; (b) an allowance payable in accordance with a scheme made under section 52A of the 2023 Act.”. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Nesil Caliskan Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local 30th June 2026 Government 12Document Generated: 2026-07-02 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Order) Section 10 of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (c. 23) inserts section 52A into the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55) (“the 2023 Act”) and section 113E into the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20) (“the 2009 Act”). These sections confer powers on combined authorities (“CAs”) and combined county authorities (“CCAs”) to make a scheme to pay allowances to members with special responsibilities, subject to the CA or CCA having considered a report published by a relevant remuneration panel. A relevant remuneration panel makes recommendations for the allowances provided for in the scheme and the allowances payable must not exceed those recommendations. A relevant remuneration panel is a panel specified, or of a description specified, by the Secretary of State in secondary legislation. Part 2 of this Order amends the Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2017 to specify independent remuneration panels established by CAs and CCAs under article 16(1)(b) of that Order as relevant remuneration panels for the purposes of section 52A of the 2023 Act and section 113E of the 2009 Act. Part 3 of this Order makes consequential amendments to secondary legislation to enable the payment of allowances to CA and CCA members with special responsibilities, by making these allowances a further exception to prohibitions on the payment of allowances to members. A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. 13