DECISIONS

1.     That the Annual Governance statement in respect of 2025/26 financial year, be approved.

2.     That the updated Local Code of Corporate Governance be approved.

3.     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.  

Reasons:

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 has been necessary to review the Local Code of Corporate Governance following the 2025 Addendum to the CIPFA/SOLACE Delivering Good Governance Framework (2016). 

3.     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.