To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 24 January 2024.

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniaryinterest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

To receive an update on the external audit of accounts.

To note a report that provides an update on the recent Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) consultation which sought views on amending the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 as part of a package of cross-system measures to clear the backlog of audits and to put the system on a sustainable footing.

To note a report on the Internal Audit Charter and Strategy.

To consider a report that sets out the Internal Audit Plan for 2024-25.

To consider a report that provides members an update on the Council’s current risk position and overall risk management arrangements.

To note the report on the above.

To note the Audit Committee work programme for 2024/2025.