Decision details

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to note the report recommendations;

(ii)            to note the external audit recommendations;

(iii)          to note a comprehensive review of the Council’s Scheme of Governance was undertaken during the year (2024/25) through the Governance Reference Group;

(iv)          to agree with the conclusion of external audit that “Governance arrangements are appropriate and operated effectively”; and

(v)           to agree the Governance Reference Group should meet to consider options to establish a framework for officers considering the circumstances when consultation and/or a report to elected members would be appropriate in respect of delegated matters deemed to be politically sensitive.