72.1 Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Chris Mellings.

73.1 RESOLVED:

That Councillor John Cadwallader be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Audit Committee for the ensuing municipal year.

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

74.1The Chairman reminded Members that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

To receive any questions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.

75.1 There were no public questions.

To RESOLVE that in accordance with the provision of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, Section 5 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements)(Meetings and Access to Information)(England) Regulations and Paragraphs 2, 3 and 7 of the Council’s Access to Information Rules, the public and press be excluded during consideration of the following item.

76.1 RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and paragraph 10.2 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules, the public and press be excluded during consideration of the following item as defined by the category specified against it.

The report of the Chief Executive is attached, marked 6.

Contact: Clive Wright (01743) 252007

77.1The Committee received the exempt report of the Chief Executive – copy attached to the signed Minutes – which provided an update on previous Audit reports and included a brief update on the ICT Digital Strategy Programme and further suggested recommendations both short term and strategic.

77.2 RESOLVED:

        That the contents of the report be noted.