When the continuous alarm sounds you must evacuate the building by the nearest available fire exit. Members and visitors should proceed to the visitors’ car park at the front of the building and await further instructions (during office hours staff should proceed to their usual assembly point; outside of office hours proceed to the visitors’ car park). Please do not re-enter the building unless instructed to do so.

In the event of a fire any person with a disability should be assisted in leaving the building.  

To receive apologies for absence and advise of any substitutions. 

Pursuant to the adoption by the Council on 24 January 2023 of the Tewkesbury Borough Council Code of Conduct, effective from 1 February 2023, as set out in Minute No. CL.72, Members are invited to declare any interest they may have in the business set out on the Agenda to which the approved Code applies.

To approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2023.

To consider the Audit and Governance Committee Work Programme.  

To consider the external auditor’s findings 2022/23. 

To approve the S151 Officer’s Letter of Representation on the closure of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022. 

To approve the Statement of Accounts 2022/23 and to delegate authority to the Executive Director: Resources, in consultation with the Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, to make any necessary amendments upon receipt of advice from the external auditor on any outstanding issues.

To approve the Annual Governance Statement 2022/23. 

To consider the risks contained within the Corporate Risk Register and assurance that the risks are being effectively managed.   

To consider the internal audit work undertaken and the assurance given on the adequacy of internal controls operating in the systems audited.  

To approve the Internal Audit Six Month Plan 2024/24 (Oct-Mar).