Issue - meetings

The minutes of the Audit and Governance Committee held on 19 March 2025 were presented by the Chair, Councillor Wardle, and taken as read.

In respect of Minute No. 55 Code of Corporate Governance 2025/26, Councillor Moore asked when the review of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) would be concluded, and would residents be able to view the content and Councillor Wardle responded that a written reply would be provided. Councillor Moore asked if there would be an assessment of the Council’s climate change action plan and work undertaken and the Leader responded stating that scrutiny would receive a full report which had been received by the Strategic Management Board and this would be the correct place to discuss the Council’s obligations and what was achievable or not.

Councillor Wardle moved and Councillor Moore seconded the recommendation that Council approve the Code of Corporate Governance for 2025/26 and following a unanimous vote was CARRIED.

In respect of Minute No. 56 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Update, Councillor Wardle moved the recommendation that Council note and approve the updated Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Joint Policy and Procedure, seconded by Councillor Jobson and following a unanimous vote was CARRIED.

In respect of Minute No. 57 Corporate Net Zero Risk Register, Councillor Wardle moved the recommendation that Council approve the updated Net Zero Risk Register seconded by Councillor Jobson and following a unanimous vote was CARRIED.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Audit and Governance Committee of 19 March 2025 be received.