Decision
Analysis
outcome: The committee approved the reviewed Local Code of Corporate Governance as attached to the report.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Local Code of Corporate Governance for 2026/27 by the Accounts and Audit committee.
topline: The Accounts and Audit committee has decided to approve the Local Code of Corporate Governance for 2026/27.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves setting the governance culture of the organization and how members and staff approach their work on behalf of the council.
affected_stakeholders: ["Members", "Staff", "Council"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ribblevalley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1505
Decision Maker: Accounts and Audit
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Acting Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report for Committee to consider the Local Code of Corporate Governance for 2026/27. The Code was reviewed and approved annually by this committee and was the Council’s forward-looking statement of how the governance culture of the organisation was driven. Within the framework there were seven core principles that looked to steer the application of good governance in everything that members and staff undertook by highlighting how their work on behalf of the council would be approached. The document clearly communicated the key Governance principles and the expected ‘behaviours’ or culture that the CIPFA/Solace publication ‘Delivering Good Governance in Local Government’ would expect. There was clear linkage to how such ‘behaviours’ or culture could be evidenced within the Council, principle by principle. RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE: Approved the reviewed Local Code of Corporate Governance as attached to the report.
Date of Decision: June 24, 2026