Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutions.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 June 2026.

To receive any disclosures of interest from Councillors in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for members.

To note the overall assurance level for the 12 Governance Assurance Areas, which will form the new Governance Assurance Register (Appendix A) and review the following six Governance Assurance Areas (Appendix B):

·       Ensuring an inclusive and prosperous economy

·       Ensuring we address affordable housing supply and demand to meet local need

·       Ensuring the Council has robust mechanisms in place to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and business interruptions

·       Ensuring we meet our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity duties and responsibilities

·       Ensuring the Council’s financial management and long-term planning arrangements are effective to secure financial sustainability

·       Ensuring there are effective governance arrangements in place to deliver the IRP

Committee is asked to note the reasons for the delay in publishing the Statement of Accounts for 2025/26.

To consider and approve the work programme.