Agenda and decisions

That the report be noted and delegated authority to the Director of Corporate Resources and Chairman of the Committee to approve and sign the financial statements and letters of representation for 2024/25, once the final outstanding items have been resolved, be approved.

That the report be noted.

That the report be noted.

That the policy for DBS Checks for elected members be approved.

That the report be noted and the Independent Persons be formally thanked for their ongoing commitment and assistance in upholding standards of conduct.

a)    That the status of the corporate and strategic risks facing the County Council be approved;

b)    That recommendations be made on any areas which might benefit from further examination;

c)    That the emerging risks on Artificial Intelligence and Local Government Reorganisation (update) be noted;

d)    That the counter fraud updates be noted.

a)    That the updates on progress on work undertaken (at 30 September 2025) and the implementation of high importance recommendations (at 31 October 2025) be noted;

b)    That the progress against plan position at 30 September 2025 be noted.

That the revised draft Internal Audit Charter be reviewed and that a delegation to the Director of Corporate Resources to make any necessary changes be agreed.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Friday 23 January 2026 at 10am.