That the performance against the Audit Plan for the year ended 31 March 2024 be endorsed.

That it be noted that the system of governance, risk management and internal control operating effectively and can be relied upon when considering the Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24.

That the Chief Audit Executive’s substantial year end opinion on West Mercia Energy’s governance, risk management and internal control environment for 2023/24 based on the work undertaken and management responses received be endorsed.