Agenda and decisions

To receive any Declarations and advise Members accordingly.

None.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2024.

That subject to the amendment, the minutes of the meeting held on 25 November 2024 be approved as a correct record.

That the Committee notes the recommendations from the HM Inspectorate of Probation (HMIP) Inspection Report and progress being made against our Improvement Plan.

That the Committee notes the report and proposals to improve the timely closing out of actions identified in internal Audit reports.

That the updated Code of Corporate Governance be endorsed for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.

(a)       That the Committee approves the revised Risk Management Framework; and

(b)       That the Committee is assured of the arrangements in place to manage the risks detailed within the Corporate Risk Register Report.

(a)       That having reviewed the draft Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 and accompanying documents, the Committee has no specific issues to be reported to Cabinet on 18 February 2025; and

(b)       That the Treasury Management 2024/25 quarterly update be noted.

That the report be noted.

(a)       That the report be accepted, noting the concerns raised by the Committee; and

(b)       That responses to the questions are shared with the Committee.

That the report be accepted.

(a)       That the Forward Work Programme be accepted, as amended; and

(b)       That the Internal Audit, Performance & Risk Manager, in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee, be authorised to vary the Forward Work Programme between meetings, as the need arises.