Councillor Suresh Patel
Email: Cllr.S.Patel@westlancs.gov.uk
Council: West Lancashire
Council Profile: View on council website
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Special Meeting Local Government Reorganisation, Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
Planning Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.00 pm
Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm
Decisions from Meetings
159 decisions · Page 3 of 32
Work Programme and Dates of Future Meetings
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
Recommendations approved
REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT – USE OF POWERS
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
...to note that the Council had not used its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) in the previous 12 months.
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External Audit progress report and sector update
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
...to note the external auditor's progress report on the 2024/25 audit and a sector update from Grant Thornton.
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External Audit Recommendations - Actions Tracker
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
...the Audit & Governance Committee of West Lancashire noted the status and progress on external audit recommendations and value for money assessment.
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INTERNAL AUDIT ANNUAL REPORT AND OPINION 2024/25
From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit Annual Report and Opinion for 2024/25, which gave a moderate assurance opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the council's framework of governance, risk management, and control.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 159