Issue - meetings
Audit and Governance Committee Annual Council Report
Meeting: 20/05/2026 - Council (Item 114)
114 Audit and Governance Committee Annual Council Report 
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Purpose:
To provide Council with a report on the activities of the Audit and Governance Committee for the municipal year 2025/26.
Recommendation:
That Council resolves to:
- Note the report.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Councillor Nigel Ridpath, as prospective Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, presented the Committee’s annual report, highlighting its work during the year in maintaining high standards of governance, overseeing internal and external audit activity, monitoring risk management, treasury management, counter-fraud arrangements and value for money. He noted that the Committee had undertaken a substantial programme of work and concluded that the Council was well managed, whilst continuing to identify opportunities for improvement. Thanks were expressed to officers, Committee members, independent persons and the Finance Team for their support and contributions throughout the year.
Voting record – For 41, Against 0, Abstentions 1
Council resolved to:
- Note the report.