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.

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;

(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)—

(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.”.

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—

““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.”.

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)”.

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.”.

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.”.

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—

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.

(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—

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—

(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—