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Cabinet

The Cabinet is the main decision-making body of the North East Combined Authority. It is made up of the Mayor and one councillor from each of the seven constituent authorities. There are also two non-voting members representing the business and, community and voluntary sectors.

Cabinet meetings

Dates for 2024/25 North East CA Cabinet meetings are:

7 May 2024 at Durham County Council (County Hall)
11 June 2024 at Gateshead Council (Civic Centre)
30 July 2024 at Newcastle City Council (Civic Centre)
17 September 2024 at North Tyneside Council (Quadrant, Cobalt Business Park)
26 November 2024 at Northumberland County Council (County Hall)
28 January 2025 at South Tyneside Council (Town Hall)
11 March 2025 at Sunderland City Council (City Hall)

All Cabinet meetings commence at 2pm.

Cabinet members

Members of the North East CA Cabinet were confirmed on 10 June. Members details can be found below:

Portfolio Holder	Portfolio
Mayor Kim McGuinness
Councillor Tracey Dixon	Education, Inclusion and Skills
Councillor Martin Gannon	Transport
Councillor Amanda Hopgood	Culture, Creative, Tourism and Sport
Councillor Karen Kilgour	Economy
Councillor Michael Mordey	Finance and Investment
Dame Norma Redfearn DBE	Housing and Land
Councillor Glen Sanderson	Environment, Coast and Rural
Lucy Winskell OBE	Business Board Member
Martin Brookes	CVS Member