Agenda

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 18 March 2026 and 21 May 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 recommending the Committee and Full Council approve amendments to the Council’s Constitution to reflect recent statutory changes to the planning system, particularly the introduction of a National Scheme of Delegation (NSoD) and revised limits on Planning Committee size. It also highlights the broader context of national planning reform, local peer review recommendations, and Local Government Reorganisation, all of which support improving efficiency, effectiveness, and delivery of growth through planning decisions.

To receive a report completing the processes for publishing the Council’s unaudited Statement of Accounts for 2025/26.

To receive a report setting out the draft Annual Planning Report for the external audit work that EY will carry out in respect of the 2025/26 external audit work.

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 a summary of the work undertaken by the Internal Audit Service since the Committee last met in March 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 setting out the Annual internal audit report for 2025/26, based on the professional judgement of the partner from RSM acting in the capacity of Head of Internal Audit.

To receive the Corporate Governance Committee Progress Report.