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RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Accounts report for Carmarthenshire County Council for 2024/25 be received.
RESOLVED that: 3.2.1 the post audit Statement of Accounts 2024/25 for Carmarthenshire County Council be approved. 3.2.2 A follow up report be included on the Committee’s Forward Work Plan to monitor the actions undertaken by schools and the council to address the challenges in respect of schools’ budgetary positions.
RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee to Audit Wales be formally acknowledged.
RESOLVED that subject to the updating of a typographical error, the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
RESOLVED that the audited Accounting Statement for the Burry Port Harbour Authority for 2024-25 be approved.
RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Financial Statements report for the Dyfed Pension Fund Accounts 2024-25 be received.
RESOLVED that the Dyfed Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 be approved.
RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation to Audit Wales from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee in relation to the Dyfed Pension Fund be acknowledged.
RESOLVED that the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Work Programme Update be noted.
RESOLVED that: 6.2.1 The findings and recommendations of the Audit Wales local report be noted. 6.2.2 Carmarthenshire County Council’s response to the recommendations of the local report relevant to the Council be noted. 6.2.3 The target date for completion of the recommendations be revised to October 2026, with a follow-up report being presented to the Committee thereafter.
RESOLVED that the progress update report and information provided on empty homes be noted.
RESOLVED that the draft Council Annual Report for the period 2024/25 be received.
RESOLVED that the 2025/26 Internal Audit Plan update report be received.
RESOLVED that the Annual Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Report 2024/25 report be noted.
RESOLVED that the Carmarthenshire County Council’s Corporate Risk Register 2025/26 be received.
RESOLVED that the Governance and Audit Committee Action Log be received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Grants Panel held on the 20th June 2025 be received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 11th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 18th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
There were no apologies for absence.
Member Agenda Item Nature of Interest Cllr. K. V. Broom 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Cllr. K. Davies 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Mrs K. Jones 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Mr M. MacDonald 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Cllr. P. T. Warlow 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund. Wife is a member of the Dyfed Pension Fund. Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Committee. Cllr. D. E. Williams 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund Chair of the Dyfed Pension Fund Committee Cllr. J. Williams 5 – Dyfed Pension Fund Statement of Accounts (including 5.1 – 5.4) Member of the Dyfed Pension Fund
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Accounts report for Carmarthenshire County Council for 2024/25 be received.
The Committee considered the Audit Wales Audit of Financial Statements Report. The report summarised the main findings arising from the audit undertaken by Audit Wales of the Authority’s accounts for 2024/25. The Auditor General was responsible for providing an opinion as to whether the financial statements gave a true and fair view of the position of Carmarthenshire County Council as at 31st March 2025. The Committee was informed that there were no misstatements identified in the financial statements which remained uncorrected. The Committee’s attention was however drawn to a significant issue identified during the audit whereby the Authority had not initially provided sufficient evidence to support IFRS16 figures. It was emphasised that this was a complex accounting standard which had significantly changed the accounting treatment and disclosures required for leased assets for the 2024-25 financial statements. The issues related to a delay in receiving the working papers to support the figures and also errors identified as part of the initial testing which were subsequently reviewed and corrected by the Authority. The Committee was advised that Audit Wales had therefore put forth a recommendation for the Authority to review its lease data to ensure that it was accurately supported by underlying evidence. The Committee was pleased to note that Audit Wales intended to issue an unqualified true and fair opinion on the accounts, which would be issued upon receipt of the Letter of Representation. Audit Wales extended its gratitude to the officers within the Council for their cooperation throughout the audit process which was considered invaluable in completing the audit effectively. The Committee was pleased to note the positive outcome which provided a level of assurance in respect of the Authority’s financial standing and adherence to relevant financial processes. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Accounts report for Carmarthenshire County Council for 2024/25 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that: 3.2.1 the post audit Statement of Accounts 2024/25 for Carmarthenshire County Council be approved. 3.2.2 A follow up report be included on the Committee’s Forward Work Plan to monitor the actions undertaken by schools and the council to address the challenges in respect of schools’ budgetary positions.
The Committee considered the Statement of Accounts 2024/25 for Carmarthenshire County Council, which had been prepared in accordance with the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended 2018). In line with current Welsh Government guidance the Council was required to publish its audited accounts by 31 October 2025. The Committee was provided with an overview of the salient points contained within the Statement of Accounts which summarised the financial position of the Authority for the year ended 31 March 2025, and which included the amendments agreed with Audit Wales as part of their audit. In respect of the Council Fund, it was confirmed that no changes had been made to the General Fund reserve or the Housing Revenue Account balance at year end. The report advised that despite the backdrop of the current macro-economic climate, The Authority’s overall financial standing had been maintained at a prudent level, with budgets for future years prepared in a robust manner. Reference was made to the revenue budget set out at section 1.2.1 of the report whereby, at the request of the Committee, a specific budget line had been included in respect of the schools delegated budget to clearly illustrate the deficit balance and associated challenges faced in respect of schools. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: · In response to a query regarding the actions taken to address the school budgetary position, the Director of Corporate Services confirmed that the current position showed a forecast over-expenditure of £9m at year end which was considered both unacceptable and unsustainable. The Committee was appraised of the actions undertaken to date and advised that the Cabinet would imminently be considering options on the way forward, including implementation of the intervention board, approval of licensed deficits in appropriate circumstances, and an array of support mechanisms to assist schools in reaching a recoverable budgetary position. The Committee requested that a follow up report be included on its Forward Work Plan to ensure that the actions undertaken by schools and the council were effectively addressing the issues. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that: 3.2.1 the post audit Statement of Accounts 2024/25 for Carmarthenshire County Council be approved. 3.2.2 A follow up report be included on the Committee’s Forward Work Plan to monitor the actions undertaken by schools and the council to address the challenges in respect of schools’ budgetary positions.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee to Audit Wales be formally acknowledged.
The Committee considered the Letter of Representation to Audit Wales which had been prepared by the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee in accordance with the requirements of the Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS440 - Management Representations). The Committee's formal acknowledgement of the response of the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee was also required by Audit Wales. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee to Audit Wales be formally acknowledged.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that subject to the updating of a typographical error, the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
The Committee received the Authority’s responses to Audit Wales on a number of governance areas that impacted on the audit of the financial statements. Those considerations were relevant to both the Council’s management and ‘those charged with governance’, namely the Governance and Audit Committee. The information provided Audit Wales with an understanding of the Council and its business processes in order to assist Audit Wales provide an audit opinion on the 2024/25 financial statements. The Head of Financial Services drew attention to a typographical error on the dates noted within page 238 of the meeting documentation which would be duly updated. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that subject to the updating of a typographical error, the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the audited Accounting Statement for the Burry Port Harbour Authority for 2024-25 be approved.
The Committee, in accordance with the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014, and the delegated powers enshrined within the Local Government Measure, considered the 2024-25 Audited Accounting Statement for the Burry Port Harbour Authority. Carmarthenshire County Council had a range of statutory powers and duties for the purposes of improving, maintaining and managing the Burry Port harbour through the Burry Port Harbour Revision Order 2000. The report referred to the Harbours Act 1964 which stipulated the requirement for Harbour Authorities to prepare an annual statement of accounts relating to harbour activities. In compliance with the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014, the accounts were presented in the form of a separate annual income and expenditure account and statement of balances. The Committee was appraised of the current situation regarding Burry Port Marina to enable the continued safe operation of the harbour during the period of administration, as set out in the report. In this regard the Committee was advised that during April 2025 the administrators surrendered the Harbour lease to Carmarthenshire County Council with all staff transferring. The Harbour remained operational and the net cost of the harbour activities in 2024-25 was £281k, (2023-24 £239k), with all activities being fully funded by Carmarthenshire County Council. Fixed assets held at 31st March 2025 totalled £818k and the increase in costs year on year of 42k was attributable to an increase in other payments. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: • The Committee commended the actions of the Authority to prevent the closure of the Harbour which was considered to be a strategic element of the Council’s assets. • In response to a query, the Committee was advised that the costs in terms of staffing formed part of the payments made to the administrators during 2024/25. It was reported that the staffing structure was being reviewed, and staffing costs would be shown within the returns going forward. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the audited Accounting Statement for the Burry Port Harbour Authority for 2024-25 be approved.
[Cllr K.V. Broom, Cllr K. Davies, Mrs K. Jones, Mr M. MacDonald, Cllr. P. T. Warlow, Cllr. D. E. Williams and Cllr J. Williams had earlier declared an interest in agenda items 5.1 – 5.4. and remained in the meeting during its consideration].
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Financial Statements report for the Dyfed Pension Fund Accounts 2024-25 be received.
The Committee received for consideration the report of Audit Wales on their audit of the Dyfed Pension Fund Accounts. The report considered whether the financial statement gave a true and fair view of the financial position of the Dyfed Pension Fund as at 31st March, 2025 and its income and expenditure during that year. The Committee was pleased to note that Audit Wales intended to issue an unqualified audit opinion on the accounts, which would be issued upon receipt of the Fund’s Letter of Representation. The Committee was also pleased to note that there were no misstatements identified in the financial statements which remained uncorrected, or which required adjusting. In closing, the Director of Corporate Services conveyed his gratitude to the Officers within his team for their sterling efforts in the production of the financial statements. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Audit of Financial Statements report for the Dyfed Pension Fund Accounts 2024-25 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Dyfed Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 be approved.
In accordance with the provisions of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014, the Committee received for approval the Annual Report and post-audit Statement of Accounts 2024-25 in respect of the Dyfed Pension Fund. The annual report provided information about the financial position, performance and financial stability of the Fund for the reporting period. The Committee was pleased to note that Audit Wales intended to give an unqualified opinion on the accounts and there were no misstatements or significant issues to report. The Committee was advised that the net assets of the fund had increased by £99.8m from 2023-24 to 2024-25 which was, in the main, attributable to the value of the increase in market value of the investments during the year. In relation to expenditure it was reported that the Benefits Payable and Transfers Out had increased by £14.9m to £133.3m and furthermore, in relation to income, the Contributions and Transfers In had increased by £7.1m to £115.4m. The total membership of the Fund had increased by 1,115 from 55,804 in 2023-24 to 56,919 in 2024-25 which represented an increase of 2%. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: · The Committee was encouraged to note the positive performance of the fund and appreciation was conveyed to all officers involved in the co-ordination of the Fund’s Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. · A query was raised regarding the impact of changes to the demographic age profile on the fund going forward. In this regard the Committee was advised that this was considered as part of the triennial actuarial valuation which ensured that the fund had sufficient cashflow from a range of sources, including employer contributions as well as yielding investment returns, in order to pay pensioners. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Dyfed Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation to Audit Wales from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee in relation to the Dyfed Pension Fund be acknowledged.
The Committee considered the Letter of Representation to Audit Wales which had been prepared by the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee in accordance with the requirements of the Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS440 – Management Representations). The Committee’s formal acknowledgement of the response of the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee was also required by Audit Wales. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation to Audit Wales from the Director of Corporate Services and the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee in relation to the Dyfed Pension Fund be acknowledged.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
The Committee received the Authority’s responses to Audit Wales on a number of governance areas that impacted on the audit of the Dyfed Pension Fund’s financial statements. Those considerations were relevant to both the Dyfed Pension Fund’s management and ‘those charged with governance’, namely the Governance and Audit Committee. The information provided Audit Wales with an understanding of the Dyfed Pension Fund and its business processes in order to assist it to provide an audit opinion on the 2024-25 financial statements. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the responses to the requests made of both management and the Governance and Audit Committee, as detailed in the report be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Work Programme Update be noted.
The Committee considered the Audit Wales Work Programme and Timetable quarterly report, as at 30 June 2025 which provided a synopsis of the regulatory programme of work for local government, together with an update on the inspectorate work, inclusive of the financial and performance audits relevant to Carmarthenshire County Council. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Audit Wales Work Programme Update be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that: 6.2.1 The findings and recommendations of the Audit Wales local report be noted. 6.2.2 Carmarthenshire County Council’s response to the recommendations of the local report relevant to the Council be noted. 6.2.3 The target date for completion of the recommendations be revised to October 2026, with a follow-up report being presented to the Committee thereafter.
The Committee considered a report on the Audit Wales review of the Council’s arrangements for Commissioning Services. The review had been undertaken in each of the 22 Local Authorities across Wales, with individual reports being produced for each Council. The report set out the context of the review, the key findings, together with the 2 recommendations made by Audit Wales and the organisational response thereto to address the issues raised. Given the wide range of Council services, the Committee was advised that Audit Wales undertook sample testing of the arrangements the Council had implemented to commission services. In considering the key findings it was reported that Audit Wales had found that the Council did consider the cost benefits of a range of options when commissioning services, but its arrangements did not provide assurance that this happened systemically. The Committee considered the 2 recommendations, together with the organisational response thereto to address the issues raised, as set out in the report. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: • In considering the progress made to address the recommendations, the Committee felt that the target completion date should be revised to October 2026 to enable the Task and Finish Group to be fully embedded, with a follow up report being presented to the Committee thereafter. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that: 6.2.1 The findings and recommendations of the Audit Wales local report be noted. 6.2.2 Carmarthenshire County Council’s response to the recommendations of the local report relevant to the Council be noted. 6.2.3 The target date for completion of the recommendations be revised to October 2026, with a follow-up report being presented to the Committee thereafter.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the progress update report and information provided on empty homes be noted.
Further the Governance and Audit Committee held on 20 December 2024 [minute 3.3 thereof refers], the Committee considered an update on the Audit Wales national report “Sustainable Development? – Making best use of brownfield land and empty buildings” which sought to examine how Welsh councils were supporting and encouraging the re-purposing and regeneration of vacant properties and brownfield sites into homes, or for other uses. The Committee considered the progress made by the Council to address the 3 key recommendations emanating from the audit findings relevant to Welsh Councils, as detailed within the report. Furthermore, in response to a previous request made by the Committee, the report provided quantitative data in respect of the number of empty homes across the county, together with the provision of support available to enable the homes to be brought back into use. The Committee noted the significant progress made in tackling long-term empty homes in the private sector, guided by its 2023–2026 Empty Homes Policy. It was reported that through a combination of targeted support, proactive engagement, and enforcement where necessary, the Council had successfully reduced the number of empty homes and increased the availability of affordable housing. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: · The Committee welcomed the measures implemented to address the issues identified. · In response to a request, the Audit Wales Representative confirmed that an update on the recommendations for Welsh Government, presented for information within the report, would be circulated to the committee. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the progress update report and information provided on empty homes be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the draft Council Annual Report for the period 2024/25 be received.
The Committee considered the Council’s draft Annual Report for the period 2024/25 which had been produced to meet the relevant provisions within the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021. It was noted that this was the first draft of the report and therefore some sections were incomplete and would be updated as information become available. An overview of the democratic reporting process was provided to the Committee which would culminate in the Annual Report being presented to Full Council at its meeting in December 2025. The Annual Report provided a progress made on the Council’s four Well-being Objectives as outlined in the Corporate Strategy for 2022-27. The Committee was advised that the reporting structure was based upon an outcome-focussed approach to performance management. The Committee considered the information detailed within the Annual Report in respect of the well-being objectives and thematic and service priorities. Reference was made to the inclusion of the Council’s Social Partnership work for 2024/25, set out in Appendix 6 to the report which fulfilled the new statutory duties for the Council following the introduction of the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act (2023). In this regard it was confirmed that in accordance with legislative requirements, additions to the content would be made following agreement of the draft report with Trade Unions. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: • Committee Members commended the Corporate Policy, Performance and Partnership Manager and her team in coordinating a substantial amount of information which was reflective of the range and breadth of the council’s activities. • Reference was made to the improved presentation of the document which included some interesting ‘easy read’ segments to assist in reaching a wider audience. • In response to comments made, the Corporate Policy, Performance and Partnership Manager clarified that the information would be published on the website in an accessible format with bitesize chunks to enable readers to access the information that was of relevance or interest to them. • A suggestion was made to strengthen the section pertaining to Education to reflect the ongoing work to resolve the challenges associated with schools’ budgetary situation. It was clarified that any information incorporated would need to be in accordance with the reporting period. • Concerns were raised regarding the ability for the Committee to effectively discharge its duties under the Local Government & Elections Act 2021 in terms of reviewing the annual report given the substantial length of the document and the limited time available to analyse the report since publication of the meeting documentation. Accordingly, it was agreed that the Committee members could submit comments or feedback for the Performance Team to consider over the coming weeks. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the draft Council Annual Report for the period 2024/25 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the 2025/26 Internal Audit Plan update report be received.
The Committee considered a report which provided an update on the progress made on the implementation of the Internal Audit Plan for 2025/26. The Committee reviewed the progress made in respect of the delivery of the audit programme which summarised the status of each review and showed a completion rate of 29% against a target of 30% as at 17 September 2025. Delivery of the plan had been impacted due to staff absences within the department. The Committee then considered the review on Non-Domestic Rates which was appended to the report as Part B. The Committee’s attention was drawn to the key issues stated within the report, together with the action plan which aimed to address the 6 key recommendations emanating from the audit findings. The Committee was assured that all recommendations had been agreed by management and were being addressed by the Council. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the 2025/26 Internal Audit Plan update report be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Annual Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Report 2024/25 report be noted.
The Committee received for consideration the Annual Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Report 2024/25 which provided a summary of the activities of the Council’s Anti-Fraud functions for the reporting period in terms of Strategic Governance, Proactive Work, Prevention and Deterrence, Investigations and Case Information. The Annual Report demonstrated the actions taken to deliver the aims and objectives of the strategy during the reporting period. In going forward it was noted that the Authority would continue to strive to further enhance the controls in place, including further proactive work in the form of staff training and fraud awareness. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: The observations raised by the Committee were addressed as follows:- · The Committee commended the report and welcomed the actions planned to further enhance the controls in place, including further proactive work in the form of staff training, fraud awareness and which were supported by robust processes. · In response to a query, the Committee was advised that the online fraud reporting form was being developed to provide a user-friendly way for staff and members of the public to report suspected fraudulent activity. The form would be accessible via both the intranet and internet and was expected to go live by the end of the year. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Annual Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Report 2024/25 report be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Carmarthenshire County Council’s Corporate Risk Register 2025/26 be received.
The Committee received for consideration the Corporate Risk Register 2025/26 which was maintained to evaluate the Council’s exposure to key strategic risks. The report detailed the revisions to risk scorings during the reporting period, risks which had been added and removed from the register, together with those which should now be managed through departmental risk registers. It was reported that the Corporate Management Team had requested further actions to be progressed in respect of a number of risks, as detailed within the report. Officers responded to the issues/observations raised by the Committee. The main matters were as follows: • The Committee expressed that whilst progress had been made in terms of the scoring of risks, it was emphasised that uncontrolled risk ratings should differ from controlled risk ratings following the implementation of appropriate mitigations. The Head of Revenues and Financial Compliance provided an assurance that discussions were ongoing with officers regarding the rationale for risk definitions, ratings and mitigations. • It was highlighted that the terminology within the risk register should be reviewed to ensure the appropriate use and differentiation between the terms ‘risk’ and ‘issue’. • In response to a query, it was agreed that further information would be obtained from the education department to explain the budgetary impact of home schooling for the Authority. • Attention was drawn to the risk pertaining to “demographic and demand” whereby the current risk rating had reduced despite the delayed publication of the market stability report. The Committee was advised that further information would be sought to clarify the rationale for the risk and circulated to the Committee thereafter. • Following a query, it was confirmed that the Anti Fraud Strategy was scheduled to be presented to the Committee in December 2025. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Carmarthenshire County Council’s Corporate Risk Register 2025/26 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Governance and Audit Committee Action Log be received.
The Committee considered its Action Log which included progress information in regard to the actions arising from previous meetings. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Governance and Audit Committee Action Log be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Grants Panel held on the 20th June 2025 be received.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the Grants Panel held on the 20th June 2025 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 11th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 11th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 18th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee held on the 18th July 2025 be signed as a correct record.
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