The Audit and Standards Committee of Northumberland Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. The committee is expected to discuss the FPS Local Pension Board Annual Report, a review of external inspections in Adults and Children's Services, and the Annual Report from Audit Committee to Council. They will also be discussing member Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and the register of interests.

Annual Report from Audit Committee to Council

The committee is scheduled to discuss the Annual Report from Audit Committee to Council, which is for the 2024/25 financial year. The report is intended to be agreed by the Audit and Standards Committee before being presented to the council.

Review of External Inspections in Adults and Children's Services

The Audit and Standards Committee is scheduled to discuss a report on external inspections and associated actions within Adults Social Care and Children's Services. The report covers the period from 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025.

FPS Local Pension Board Annual Report

The committee is scheduled to receive the 2023/24 Annual Report of the FPS Local Pension Board¹.

Member DBS checks and Register of Interests

The Audit and Standards Committee is scheduled to discuss a report on member DBS checks, training, the register of interests, and standards matters.

External Audit Progress Report

The committee is scheduled to receive a progress update and information on backstop arrangements related to the external audit.

Monitoring Report/Action Log 2025-26

The Audit and Standards Committee is scheduled to review and note its monitoring report/action log for the 2025/26 council year. The committee operates under an agreed programme of core business, as set out in the council's constitution.