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Resolved

That, noting the limitations, recommendations and
risks set out in the External Auditor’s report,

       
(i)   the 2023/24 and 2024/25
statement of accounts be approved following Grant Thornton’s
audit;

       
(ii)  the auditor’s annual report
and audit findings reports be received;

       
(iii)  the management responses to the
audit recommendations in the auditor’s annual report 2023/24
and 2024/25 (at Appendix B), and in the audit findings report
2024/25 (at Appendix C) be approved; and

        (iv) the
2023/24 and 2024/25 management representation letters (at
Appendices E and F, respectively) be approved and then the
Strategic Director of Finance and Resources and the Chair of Audit
and Governance Committee sign it on behalf of the
Council.