Issue - meetings

The Committee is asked to consider the Interim Auditor’s Annual Report for year ending 31 March 2025.

The Committee received the Interim Auditor’s Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025 from Grant Thornton. There were five key recommendations arising from the report which had been accepted by the Council, some of which were being addressed through the Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan. Grant Thornton confirmed the Best Value Inspection report provided important evidence during their audit and the five recommendations related to findings within the report. A further report on audit findings would be brought before the Committee in January.

Councillor Chandler arrived at 19.15

The Committee were assured that the Council’s Improvement and Recovery Plan was on track for adoption and delivery, and consideration was being given to resourcing to deliver the Plan in its entirety. The Committee were advised of upcoming reports to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee and Council that would address elements of the key recommendations.

The Committee resolved to note the Interim Auditors Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025.

Report to follow

The Chair confirmed this would be considered at an additional meeting scheduled for 21 October 2025 to consider the remaining business on the agenda.