Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report presenting Governance and Audit Committee with the Progress report for January 2026 from Internal Audit. It was reported that the audit timetable was on track and the results of two audits were contained in the report.  

The first audit related to Member onboarding and training and overall there was substantial assurance with two low priority actions. One action related to Group Leaders raising the importance of training. As a consequence of this the publishing of members training attendance would also be discussed by Group Leaders.

The other audit was in respect of Financial Resilience and Scrutiny and again substantial assurance had been received. Members noted this was an important area for the Council and overall it was in a good position.

It was noted that follow up reports on progress with the actions would be received by members in due course.

In response to a question it was confirmed that overall the programme was on track although a couple of reports had been slightly delayed but this was due to timelines being changed.

The new Internal Audit plan for the coming year was being prepared and would be considered at the March meeting.

After further discussion it was:

RESOLVED

That, the progress to date be noted and the content of the report be agreed.