Agenda

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 January 2026.

To receive from Members declarations as to disclosable pecuniary, other registerable and non-registerable  interests in relation to any Agenda item. See Notes below.

To receive a report providing an update on the revised Emergency Planning operating model, detailing service delivery improvements and clarifying the Council’s statutory duties and expectations as a Category 1 responder in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act.

To receive a report informing the Committee of the approach and work undertaken on the Corporate Risk Register including the latest heat maps relating to the corporate risks.

To receive a report setting out the Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27 which has been prepared by RSM following discussions with Corporate Leadership Team, reference to the Corporate Risks and the professional judgement of the partner from RSM acting in the capacity of Head of Internal Audit.

To receive a report summarising the work undertaken by the Internal Audit Service since the Committee last met in January 2026. 

To receive a report setting out the current position with respect to implementation of actions arising from Internal Audit reports

To receive a report providing Members with an update regarding Members' ICT provision post-elections 2026.

To receive a report informing the Committee of the intended future arrangements for the provision of Internal Audit services. In line with the Committee’s terms of reference, the report seeks the Committee’s comments.

To receive the Corporate Governance Committee Progress Report.

To resolve –

that the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contains exempt information relating to action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

To receive an exempt report providing Members with an update regarding the Year One audit of the 3C ICT Service.