Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Approval of the Annual Governance Statement 2025-26
topline: The Audit and Governance Committee has decided to approve the Annual Governance Statement 2025-26.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it involves routine approval of a governance statement.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cherwell District Council", "Portfolio Holder for Finance", "Chief Executive"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: No mention or implication of political parties in the decision
URL: http://modgov.cherwell.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5373
Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Resolved (1) That the Annual Governance Statement 2025-26 be approved. (2) That the Portfolio Holder for Finance, as Leader of the Council for the year to which the Statement related, and the Chief Executive be authorised to sign the Annual Governance Statement on behalf of Cherwell District Council.
Date of Decision: July 22, 2026