Decision details

Annual Governance Statement

Decision Maker: Cabinet Executive

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report sets out the Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25. The Annual Governance Statement provides a review of the Council's governance arrangements that were in place for 2024/25 and also puts forward an assurance table and actions to further improve the Council's governance arrangements for 2025/26 for consideration and approval.

Decision:

DECISIONS

 

1.     That the Annual Governance statement in respect of 2024/25 financial year, as attached to this report, be approved.

 

2.     That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director (S151 Officer) in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Leader of the Council to make amendments to the Annual Governance Statement following feedback from the External Auditors.

 

Reason:

 

1.     It is a requirement of the Account and Audit Regulations 2015 for the local authority to prepare and approve an Annual Governance Statement.

 

2.     It may be necessary to make amendments or additions to the Annual Governance Statement following feedback from the External Auditors as they review and audit the Council’s Statutory Accounts.

 

Report author: Sarah Pennelli

Publication date: 17/07/2025

Date of decision: 23/06/2025

Decided at meeting: 23/06/2025 - Cabinet Executive

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