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Mayors: Allowances

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 23345

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how the allowances of combined authority mayors will be determined.

Answered by Jim McMahon

Decisions on allowances for Combined Authority mayors is a matter for each individual Combined Authority. The process to follow is set out in regulation 20 of the of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003. This requires them to consider a report from an independent remuneration panel established by the Combined Authority or by one or more of their constituent councils.

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