Agenda
PDF 399 KBVenue: The Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ. View directions
Contact: Michelle Dulson Committee Officer
Note: Members of the public - if you wish to attend the meeting in person, please email democracy@shropshire.gov.uk to reserve a seat as space is limited
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Apologies for Absence / Notification of Substitutes |
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Disclosable Pecuniary Interests Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on the 16 July 2025 The Minutes of the meeting held on the 16 July 2025 are attached for confirmation. Contact Michelle Dulson (01743) 257719
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To receive any questions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. The deadline for this meeting is 12noon on Monday 22 September 2025. |
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Member Questions To receive any questions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14. The deadline for this meeting is 12noon on Monday 22 September 2025. |
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First line assurance: The Lantern Management Update The report of the Property Services Group (PSG) Facilities and Maintenance Manager is attached. Contact: Matt Jordan (01743) 252668
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First line assurance: Agency and Consultancy Staff Management Update The report of the Service Director for Enabling is attached. Contact: Sam Williams (01743) 252817
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First line assurance: Children's Social Care Budget Management Update The report of the Director of Children’s Services is to follow. Contact: David Shaw (01743) 252459
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Second line assurance: Strategic Risk Update The report of the Service Director for Strategy is attached. Contact: Billy Webster (billy.webster@shropshire.gov.uk)
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Third line assurance: Internal Audit Recruitment Update The report of the Head of Policy and Governance is attached. Contact: Barry Hanson 07990 086409
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The report of the Head of Policy and Governance is attached. Contact: Barry Hanson 07990 086409
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Governance Assurance: Annual review of Audit Committee Terms of Reference The report of the Executive Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) is attached. Contact: James Walton (01743) 258915
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Third line assurance: Internal Audit Charter and Mandate The report of the Head of Policy and Governance is attached. Contact: Barry Hanson 07990 086409
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Third Line Assurance: External Audit Letter on Financial Position Based on Period 4 The report of the Engagement Lead is to follow. Contact: Avtar S Sohal (0121) 232 6420
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The report of the Engagement Lead is attached. Contact: Avtar S Sohal (0121) 232 6420
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Audit & Governance Committee Decision log 2025/2026 To consider the Audit & Governance Committee Decision log for 2025/2026. Contact: Michelle Dulson (01743 257719) |
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Date and Time of Next Meeting The next meeting of the Audit Committee will be held on the 27 November 2025 at 10.00 am.
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Exclusion of Press and Public 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 items. |
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Exempt Minutes of the previous meeting held on the 16 July 2025 The Exempt Minutes of the meeting held on the 16 July 2025 are attached for confirmation. Contact Michelle Dulson (01743) 257719
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Second line assurance: Contract Rules Exemptions Update (Exempted by Category 3) The report of the Monitoring Officer is attached. Contact: Tim Collard (01743) 252756
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Third Line Assurance: Fraud, Special Investigation, RIPA and Exemptions Update (Exempted by Categories 1, 2, 3 and 7) The report of the Internal Audit Manager is attached. Contact: Katie Williams 07584 217067
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