The Combined Authorities and Combined County Authorities (Remuneration Panels for Member Allowances and Consequential Amendments) Order 2026 introduces a framework requiring combined authorities and combined county authorities to establish schemes for paying allowances to members with special responsibilities. Under the new rules, any allowance scheme must be based on recommendations from a remuneration panel designated by the Secretary of State, with actual payments capped at the panel’s recommended levels. The legislation amends the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 and the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 to implement these governance requirements.
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