Councillor James Rathbone

The Audit and Risk Committee decided to note the contents of the report on 08 September 2026. The report provided updates on the draft 2025/26 Statement of Accounts, the external audit of these accounts, and progress on 2024/25 external audit recommendations. Officers consider five of six recommendations implemented, with ongoing work on the Income Management System.

The Audit and Risk Committee approved recommendations on 08/09/2026. Councillor Rathbone declared an interest as an employee of Calico Projects/B22 Communities, the operator of Crofton Park Library.

The Audit and Risk Committee noted the Internal Audit Progress Report on 08 September 2026. The findings of the Major Repairs and Refurbishments audit were referred to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Housing Select Committee.

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council noted apologies for absence on 08/09/2026. Recommendations were approved.

The Audit and Risk Committee approved amendments to the minutes of its June 25, 2026 meeting. These amendments included recording a wish to see AI prompts in reports, identifying AI use with justification, recommending removal of AI references from the vision statement and audit strategy, amending the attendance record, and adding a standing agenda item for action updates.