Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25.
topline: The Audit & Governance Committee has decided to approve the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves internal governance procedures.
affected_stakeholders: ["Members of the Audit & Governance Committee", "Director of Finance & Corporate Resources", "Leader and Chief Executive"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.westlancs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=466
Decision Maker: Audit & Governance Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To consider the Council’s Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25
Content: Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources, as contained on pages 63 to 80 of the Book of Reports, which set out the Council’s Annual Governance Statement for 2024/25. Comments were raised in respect of mandatory training being put in place for Members in Risk Management and Finance. RESOLVED: A. That the Annual Governance Statement 2024/25, set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved and commended to the Leader and Chief Executive for signature. B. That any subsequent changes to the Annual Governance Statement, following receipt of the final external audit report, be undertaken by the Director of Finance & Resources (Section 151 Officer) in consultation with the Chair of Audit and Governance Committee.
Date of Decision: May 28, 2025