Issue - meetings

This report sets out the list of reports to be considered by the Audit & Governance Committee for the 2025/26 municipal year in order to enable it to fulfil its terms of reference.

The Chair drew attention to the Committee’s forward plan for 2025/26, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'N' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The Chair referred to factors to consider in scheduling the report on Carters Quay. It was noted that the timing of the final report on FuturePlaces, currently listed as either September or October, may depend on the outcome of the August meeting. Although the Carters Quay report was led by the Director of Investment and Development it would require the support of Internal Audit. Items already scheduled for committee dates on the forward plan were also noted. Members exchanged views on striking the right balance between ensuring there was sufficient officer capacity and undertaking the investigation in a timely manner. It was concluded that timing of the Carters Quay report be at the discretion of the Chair and Vice Chair in liaison with the relevant officers, with committee members to be kept informed.

The Chair reported that she had held an introductory meeting with the external auditor who had offered to attend a future meeting to talk about committee engagement. It was also noted that the Monitoring Officer would liaise with the Chair regarding the scheduling of the Ombudsman report as discussed in agenda item 13.

RESOLVED that the Audit & Governance Committee approves the Forward Plan for 2025/26 as set out at Appendix A and updated in the discussion.

Voting: Unanimous