Audit Committee - 13 January 2026

The Audit Committee first resolved, on motion by Councillor Magowan and seconded by Councillor Boase, that the minutes and confidential minutes of its 14 November 2025 meeting were correctly recorded and signed by the Chairman. The Group Manager for Assurance presented the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for the period 1 April 2024 to31 March 2025, which outlined the Council’s governance arrangements, compliance with policies and statutory duties, and a self‑assessment against the seven CIPFA principles. The AGS identified joint commissioning arrangements for Health and Social Care as a significant governance issue with actions planned for 2025‑2026. Members raised a series of queries – including the absence of material whistle‑blowing reports