Steven McCormick

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10.00 am

The Committee approved the Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plan 2024/25, the Treasury Management Strategy and noted the Ethical Standards Annual Review 2023-24 and the latest update on risk management. It also noted the process for appointing a new Independent Member.

Resources and Performance Select Committee - Tuesday, 12 March 2024 10.00 am

The Resources and Performance Select Committee noted the Performance Monitoring Session Notes 11 December 2023, the Actions and Recommendations Tracker and Forward Plan and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting. The Committee then discussed two key topics:

Budget Meeting, Council - Tuesday, 6 February 2024 10.00 am

The Council approved the final budget for 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2028/29. An amendment to the budget, which would have created a voluntary contribution fund for residents in more affluent areas, was rejected. The Council also approved the appointment of Leigh Whitehouse as interim Chief Executive and Anna D’Alessandro as the interim Section 151 officer, as well as changes to Members’ allowances.