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Please reply to: |
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Contact: |
Christeen Abee |
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Committee Services |
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Direct Line: |
01784 446224 |
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E-mail: |
c.abee@spelthorne.gov.uk |
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Date: |
30 June 2025 |
Notice of meeting
Audit Committee
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Date:
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Thursday, 10 July 2025 |
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Time:
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7.00 pm |
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Council Chamber, Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames TW18 1XB |
To the members of the Audit Committee
Councillors:
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J. Button (Chair) K. Howkins (Vice-Chair) J.P. Caplin
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L. E. Nichols D. Saliagopoulos H.R.D. Williams
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P.N. Woodward
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Independent Member: P. Briggs
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Substitute Members: Councillors |
M. Arnold, C. Bateson, J.R. Boughtflower and T. Burrell |
Councillors are reminded that the Gifts and Hospitality Declaration book will be available outside the meeting room for you to record any gifts or hospitality offered to you since the last Committee meeting.
Agenda
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Apologies and Substitutes
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To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutions.
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Minutes
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5 - 12 |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 May 2025 as a correct record.
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Disclosures of Interest
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To receive any disclosures of interest from Councillors in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for members.
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Committee Forward Plan
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13 - 18 |
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To consider and approve the work programme for the municipal year
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Internal Audit Charter 2025-26
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19 - 44 |
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Committee is asked to approve the Internal Audit Charter 2025-26.
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Internal Audit Progress Report
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45 - 60 |
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To inform and assure Audit Committee of Internal Audit Progress.
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External Audit Plan
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61 - 122 |
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To consider the External Audit Plan for year ending 31 March 2025.
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Corporate Risk Register (Corporate Risk Management)
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123 - 176 |
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The Committee is asked to consider the significant strategic risks and issues highlighted in this report, and present these to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee, ensuring continued wider reporting of the Corporate Risk Register and actions across other Committees.
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Update on Building Control
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177 - 192 |
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The Committee is asked to note the update on the Building Control service and challenges.
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Approach to Risk Management Training
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Verbal Report |
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To receive an introduction and approach to Risk Management Training from Rob Winter.
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CIPFA Audit Committee Self-Assessment
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193 - 354 |
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The Committee is asked to approve commencing a Self-Assessment review of the Committee and associated arrangements against CIPFA Guidance and checklist and broader best practice for Audit Committees.
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Argus Software Discussion
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Verbal Report |
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To receive an update on the presentation on Argus Software given to members of the Committee.
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