Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinion

July 2, 2026 Assistant Director of People and Transformation (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Assistant Director of People and Transformation approved an interim executive recruitment framework for 12 months with an optional 12-month extension on 29/04/2026. This framework aims to ensure continuity of leadership resourcing while a new long-term model is developed. The decision authorises the establishment and use of this framework to secure executive and specialist talent.

The Executive Director for Transport approved the Active Travel Tranche 4 – Skircoat, Calderdale scheme to proceed to full business case and commence delivery on 02/04/2026. This includes approving further Combined Authority funding of £1,853,617, bringing the total to £2,353,617, and entering into a Funding Agreement with Calderdale Council. The scheme aims to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure.

The Combined Authority Board approved the revised Corporate Governance Code and Framework on 25 June 2026. This code sets out how the West Yorkshire Combined Authority fulfils the principles of good governance.

The Combined Authority Board approved the Officer Delegation Scheme for Non-Mayoral and Mayoral General Functions on 25 June 2026. This scheme includes amendments to reflect revised committee names and new legislation.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED: – The Committee noted the report and opinion.

Supporting Documents

Item 12 - Corporate Governance Code and Framework.pdf
Item 9 - Officer Delegation Scheme.pdf
WROD1 - Interim_ExecRec_Framework JD signed 30042026.pdf
260402 WROD - ATF4 Skircoat Calderdale - LH.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management Appendix 1 - ROAP Report.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management.pdf
WROD1 - Interim_ExecRec_Framework JD signed 30042026.pdf
Item 7 - Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinion.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 1 Internal Audit Annual Opinion 25-26.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 2 Audit report summaries.pdf
Item 9 - Officer Delegation Scheme.pdf
Item 15 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Appendix 1 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 15 - Appendix 1 - Calendar of Meetings 2026-27.pdf
Item 12 - Corporate Governance Code and Framework.pdf
Item 7 - Head of Internal Audit Annual Opinion.pdf
Item 13 - Risk Management Appendix 1 - ROAP Report.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 2 Audit report summaries.pdf
Item 7 - Appendix 1 Internal Audit Annual Opinion 25-26.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date2 Jul 2026
Effective from15 Apr 2026
Lead officerCaroline Farnham-Crossland