Adrian Ward
Council: West Northamptonshire
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
15 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Audit and Governance Committee - Monday, 1 June 2026 - 6.00 pm
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 11 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to consider a range of internal audit matters, including the external quality assessment, the plan for the upcoming year, and current progress. The committee was also set to review the strategic risk register and receive an update on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to review the progress of internal and external audits, receive updates on governance matters, and consider the committee's work programme. The meeting's agenda included discussions on internal audit progress, external audit findings, and a governance update, alongside the review of the committee's work programme.
Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the council's pension fund, risk management, and governance matters. The committee will also review its work programme. Some of the information to be discussed is considered exempt, and the committee will decide whether to exclude the press and public while it is discussed.
Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 24th September 2025 6.00 pm
The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 24 September 2025 to discuss internal audit progress, global internal audit standards, the strategic risk register, governance updates including the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act[^2], a review of the committee work programme, and cyber security.
Decisions from Meetings
14 decisions · Page 3 of 3
Counter Fraud Strategy
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 22nd January 2025 6.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve the Counter Fraud Strategy, as attached in Appendix A, to ensure compliance with good practice and establish a corporate commitment to strong and effective counter fraud arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Governance Update Report
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 22nd January 2025 6.00 pm - January 22, 2025
...to consider and endorse the governance updates provided in the report and for officers to provide and circulate the reply to the CIPFA consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Home to School Transport, System Controls Action Plan - Update
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Tuesday 19th November 2024 6.00 pm - November 19, 2024
...the committee approved the recommendations outlined in the Home to School Transport System Controls Action Plan Update, which addresses issues related to budget management, system usage, intermissions, invoice payments, overcharges, and missing service receipts, all aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and financial control within the service.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Governance Statement 2023-24
From: Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th September 2024 6.00 pm - September 25, 2024
...the Annual Governance Statement for 2023-24 was endorsed.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 15
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 14