To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 25 February 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 note the Internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Strategy as required by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.

To consider a report that sets out the Audit Plan for 2025-26.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report that provides details of current and future Counter Fraud plans supporting delivery of the Counter Fraud and Corruption Policy.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report on the above.

To consider a report on the above.

To provide feedback on the draft Annual Report of the Audit Committee.

To note the consultation response on the Local Audit Reform: a strategy for overhauling the audit system in England.

To note the Audit Committee Work Plan.