Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutions.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 24 February 2026.

Minutes to follow.

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

Committee is asked to:

1.    Provide input to and approve the Internal Audit Charter 2026-27

2.    Provide input to and approve the Internal Audit Annual Audit Plan 2026-27

Committee is asked:

1.    To note the Internal Audit Progress Report – February 2026

2.    To approve the adjustments to the internal audit plan 2025/26.

The Committee is asked to note:

1.    The report of the External Assessor following the External Quality Assessment of the Southern Internal Audit Partnership against the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector; and

2.    The action plan developed against suggested opportunities for future development.

Committee will receive an update on Governance Assurance and Risk Management from Rob Winter.

To consider and approve the work programme for the municipal year