Annual Housing Complaints Report and Self assessment

From: Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00pm - September 23, 2025

...the Committee noted the Annual Housing Complaints Report and Self-Assessment and agreed to the governing body's response.

For Determination

Whistleblowing - interim update

From: Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00pm - September 23, 2025

...to note the interim report on whistleblowing referrals and outcomes received since the Council's updated Whistleblowing Policy was approved in April 2025, including details of the 10 referrals received between April and August 2025 and their respective outcomes or ongoing investigation status.

For Determination

Global Internal Audit Standards Self- Assessment and Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan

From: Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00pm - September 23, 2025

...the committee noted the self-assessment against the new Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the resulting Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan (QAIP), and approved the updated Internal Audit Charter.

For Determination

Progress Report on Budget Setting

From: Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00pm - September 23, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Standards Update

From: Audit, Standards & General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 4.00pm - September 23, 2025

...to note the report providing a quarterly update on complaints received alleging breaches of the Council's Code of Conduct for Members and related matters.

For Determination