The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee approved the recommendations in the Auditor's Annual Report 2020-21 on 31 January 2022. The report found no significant weaknesses in the council's arrangements for securing economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in its use of resources. Improvement recommendations were made regarding the distinction between statutory and discretionary spending, stakeholder consultation on savings plans, and the creation of central registers for members' interests and gifts/hospitality.