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Annual General Meeting, Mayoral Combined Authority Board - Tuesday, 16th June, 2026 3.30 pm
June 16, 2026 at 3:30 pm Mayoral Combined Authority Board View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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The Mayoral Combined Authority Board convened on Tuesday 16 June 2026, approving nominations and appointments to committees for the 2026/27 municipal year, alongside the schedule of meetings. The Board also considered and approved the revised Code of Corporate Governance and the draft Annual Governance Statement and Governance Improvement Plan, noting progress in risk management and commenting on the Corporate Risk Management Dashboard.
Nominations and Appointments to Committees 2026/27
The Board approved the schedule of meetings for the 2026/27 municipal year and the nominations for various committees, advisory groups, the employment panel, and outside bodies. This included noting the constituent council appointments to the MCA Board, the role of Mayor Oliver Coppard as Chair, and the appointment of a Deputy Mayor. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to approve any new Independent Persons appointments required following revised appointments by Barnsley Council.
Annual Corporate Governance Update
The Board considered and approved the revised Code of Corporate Governance, as recommended by the Audit, Standards and Risk Committee. They also approved the draft Annual Governance Statement and Governance Improvement Plan. Progress in maturing the approach to risk management was noted, and comments were made on the Corporate Risk Management Dashboard. The Audit, Standards and Risk Chair's Annual Report and the Overview and Scrutiny Chair's Annual Report were also considered, along with their respective action plans to address findings from effectiveness surveys.
Constitutional Arrangements
Amendments to the MCA Constitution were approved, as recommended by the Monitoring Officer. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to amend and publish the revised Constitution. The Board also noted the implications for the MCA's powers and duties arising from the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.
Capital Investment Programme Outturn 2025/26 Report
The Board noted the Capital Investment Programme Outturn Report for 2025/26, which detailed the schemes delivered and those in development across South Yorkshire. The report highlighted a record capital expenditure of approximately £168 million for the financial year.
Programme Performance and Approvals Report
The Board reviewed the performance of the MCA's externally funded capital and revenue programmes up to the end of Q4 2025/26. Key decisions included the full approval of several investment schemes, including the Nether Edge Wedge (Active Travel) Phase 1 - Charter Row, AT City Centre Connections – Castle Street, and Highways Maintenance Incentive Funding 2026/27. Delegated authority was granted for the progression of the SYMCA Bus Lane Review and Doncaster 191, as well as for the development of proposals for the Construction Skills Package and the extension of the Business Growth Advisor Service. The Board also approved the utilisation of unspent Adult Skills funding, accepted several grant awards for programmes such as Housing Retrofit and Made Smarter, and endorsed submissions for the Third National Forest Programme, the What Works Centre for Local Employment Support, and the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. An update on the South Yorkshire Local Innovation Partnerships Fund was also noted.
Decisions and Delegated Authority Report
The Board noted the decisions and delegations made since the previous meeting. The Chief Executive highlighted the significance of recent decisions relating to bus franchising, particularly progress towards fleet electrification.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Capital Investment Programme Outturn 2025/26 Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board noted the Capital Investment Programme 2025/26 Outturn Report on 16 June 2026. The report detailed the scale, status, and location of investment across the region.
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Programme Performance and Approvals Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Council approved recommendations on 16/06/2026. This included awarding £12.46m grant to Sheffield City Council for "Nether Edge Wedge (Active Travel) Phase 1 - Charter Row", £3m grant to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for "SYMCA Bus Lane Review", and £2.4m grant to Sheffield City Council for "AT City Centre Connections – Castle Street". The Board also approved progression of "Doncaster 191" with a £3.97m grant/loan to Vac-Ex Ltd and £7.064m grant for "Highways Maintenance Incentive Funding 2026/27".
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Annual Corporate Governance Update
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board decided to approve recommendations regarding the Annual Corporate Governance Update on 16/06/2026. The Board approved the revised Code of Corporate Governance and the draft Annual Governance Statement and Governance Improvement Plan. They also noted progress in risk management and commented on the Corporate Risk Management Dashboard.
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Decisions and Delegated Authority Report
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Council noted the decisions and delegations made on 16 June 2026. The Board approved recommendations regarding decisions and delegations.
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Constitutional Arrangements
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board approved amendments to the Constitution on 16 June 2026. The Board delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer to amend and publish a revised MCA Constitution containing the approved changes. The Board also noted implications for the MCA's powers and duties arising out of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026.
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Nominations and Appointments to Committees 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedThe Mayoral Combined Authority Board approved nominations and appointments to committees for the 2026/27 municipal year on 16/06/2026. The Board approved the schedule of meetings and the elected and independent member nominations for committees, advisory groups, the employment panel, and outside bodies. Authority was delegated to the Monitoring Officer to approve any new Independent Persons appointments required due to revised appointments made by Barnsley Council.
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