The Forward Plan

The North East Combined Authority is committed to open government and encouraging local people to have their say on the decisions that affect them, their families and community as a whole.  

The Combined Authority recognises that it is therefore important to provide as much information about these decisions as possible.  One way in which we do this is by publishing a Forward Plan for decisions.

To further assist with openness and transparency, our Cabinet meetings can be attended in person or viewed online here.  Cabinet papers can also be found here

Key decisions

The Forward Plan for the North East Combined Authority is published in accordance with the requirements of the Combined Authorities (Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Access to Information and Audit Committees) Order 2017 (as amended) and the North East CA Constitution and gives 28 days notice of the key decisions that are planned to be taken by the Cabinet or by a Chief Officer under delegation.

Decisions are either key or non-key.  A key decision is defined as a decision which is likely to: 

a. Result in the Authority or the Mayor incurring significant expenditure, or the making of significant savings, having regard to the Authority’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or

b. To be significant in terms of its effects on persons living or working in an area comprising two or more electoral wards or divisions in the Authority’s area.

The Forward Plan also gives notice of non-key decisions that are planned to be taken by Cabinet. A non-key decision is a decision that is legally within the power of the Cabinet to make and can be taken by a Cabinet Member, a subcommittee of Cabinet or an Officer.  

In relation to private meetings the reason an item is expected to be considered “in private” will be identified in accordance with the following exempt information categories, which are set out in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended):

  1. Information relating to an individual.
  2. Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
  3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including to authority holding that information).
  4. Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of, or office holders under the authority. 
  5. Information in respect of which a claim to legal and professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings. 
  6. Information which reveals that the authority proposes (a) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or (b) to make an order or direction under any enactment.
  7. Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation of prosecution of crime.

Forthcoming Decisions

Unless otherwise indicated, if you require any further information or wish to make representations about any of the matters contained in the Forward Plan please contact the appropriate officer as detailed against each entry, at least 7 days before the meeting.

* The most recent entries are referred to as ‘New’.  Updated entries are referred to as ‘Update’. Items withdrawn since the last publication are referred to as ‘Withdrawn’ and following that will be removed altogether.

Decision makerDecision expected*Public or PrivateDetails of the decision to be takenContact Officer
Cabinet23/9/25Public

Delivering the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan 
 
A report that will request approval to take forward a number of activities that will support delivery of the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan. 

 

Tobyn Hughes, Director of Transport,

Tobyn.hughes@northeast-ca.gov.uk 

Cabinet23/09/25Public

North East CA Strategic Risk Review (6 monthly update) 
 
To update Cabinet on the current strategic risks, risk scores and controls / mitigations.

 

 

Mags Scott Director of Finance and Investment 
mags.scott@northeast-ca.gov.uk 
Cabinet23/09/25Private

 

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™ 
 
Investment to support the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035™ 

Phil Witcherley Director of Economy, Innovation and Culture 
phil.witcherley@northeast-ca.gov.uk 
Cabinet23/09/25Public

Budget monitoring update 2025-26 Quarter 1 
 
To update Cabinet on the Quarter 1 position against the Corporate budget and Programme Delivery budgets. 

 

Mags Scott Director of Finance and Investment 
mags.scott@northeast-ca.gov.uk 
 
 
Eleanor Goodman, Head of Finance,

Eleanor.goodman@northeast-ca.gov.uk   

Cabinet23/09/25Public

 

Regeneration and development of the Newcastle-Gateshead Urban Core 
 
To consider arrangements for a strategic approach to the regeneration of the Urban Core of Newcastle and Gateshead 

Henry Kippin, Chief Executive

henry.kippin@northeast-ca.gov.uk 

* Decision is expected to be made on the following date (or within 60 days of the date).


Privacy and exemptions

In relation to private meetings, the reason an item is expected to be considered “in private” will be identified in accordance with the following exempt information categories, which are set out in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended):

  • Information relating to an individual.
  • Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
  • Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including to the authority holding that information).
  • Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown
    and employees of, or office holders under the authority.
  • Information in respect of which a claim to legal and professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.
  • Information which reveals that the authority proposes (a) to give under any enactment a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person; or (b) to make an order or direction under
    any enactment.
  • Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.
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