To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 28 May 2025.

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 consider a report that provides a summary of the performance against the Internal Audit plan for the 2024/25 financial year.

To consider a report on the updated draft Annual Governance Statement which provides the opportunity for the organisation to review its processes, controls and objectives and to provide assurance to Members, Senior Officers and stakeholders as to the reliability of its Statement of Accounts and the probity of its operations.

To note a report that provides an update on the progress made towards completion of the Statement of Accounts 2024/25 in preparation for the start of Grant Thornton’s external audit work commencing in early October.

To consider a report on the 2024/2025 Treasury Management Outturn.

To consider a report that provides an update on the performance in relation to the collection of Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rates and Benefits in order that progress can be monitored.

To note a report on the above.

To note the work programme for the Audit Committee.