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RESOLVED – T H A T the Governance and Audit Committee Annual Report 2025- 26 be approved, and referred to Full Council for endorsement. Reason for decision To ensure effective monitoring of the Governance and Audit Committee in relation to its agreed terms of reference and in line with the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
RESOLVED – T H A T the item be deferred to the next meeting of the Governance and Audit Committee scheduled for Monday, 12th October, 2026. Reason for decision To allow the Governance and Audit Committee to fully consider any outstanding queries associated with the Statement of Accounts.
RESOLVED – T H A T Cabinet be advised of the recommendations of the Governance and Audit Committee, those being: • Consideration to be given as to how the self-assessment adds value for the public, including how findings and outcomes are communicated. • For a review into how and when the Governance and Audit Committee is involved in future self-assessment exercises, with consideration given to earlier involvement. • The Council to continue to strengthen the use of independent evidence/ validation to support the accuracy of the self-assessment. • Consideration of whether performance issues currently attributed to C1V/ Contact Centre performance should also be reflected against the Directorates contributing to that performance. • Provide further information on current homelessness performance, including wider issues raised by Members. • Consider how the Council addresses misinformation/disinformation, particularly where this affects public perception of Council performance. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the Quarter 1 position of corporate risks outlined in the Risk Summary Report (Annex A) be noted. (2) T H A T the Strategic Leadership Team’s consideration of the responses to the Governance and Audit Committee’s comments for Quarter 4 2025/26 be noted. (3) T H A T the following comments be referred to Cabinet for endorsement: • Consideration to be given about the involvement of the Governance and Audit Committee in the future review of Directorate-level risks, potentially before the annual review is finalised. • In due course to review the Climate Change risk, taking account of forthcoming government information/guidance and giving specific consideration to climate adaptation alongside mitigation. • To provide the Governance and Audit Committee with a future update showing how the Corporate Risk Register has changed over time. • To add further information on how risk appetite is being applied within the organisation and used to inform priorities and resource decisions. • Provide an update on the Committee's previous request concerning reputational risk and whether that should feature on the Corporate Risk Register. Reasons for decisions (1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. (3) To advise Cabinet of the comments of the Governance and Audit Committee.
RESOLVED – T H A T the schedule of items for the next meeting on 12th October 2026 be endorsed, including the deferred item regarding the Audited Statement of Accounts for 2025/26. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 20th July 2026 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted. (2) T H A T it be noted that the Committee Chair has the ability to call responsible officers to the December meeting where significant outstanding recommendations have not been implemented. (3) T H AT a clear written history/update for longstanding recommendations be provided, particularly high-priority recommendations outstanding for more than a year, to assist continuity for Committee members following the 2027 election. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. (2) To note the ability of the Chair to request officer attendance at Committee to provide reassurance. (3) To assist continuity and understanding for Committee members following the elections in May 2027.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted. (2) T H A T the Vice-Chair discuss with the Chair what further steps are available following the refusal by the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee to provide the unredacted independent review relating to the Aberthaw Power Station procurement / tendering matter. (3) T H A T member training and development, particularly training appropriate to the Governance and Audit Committee's responsibilities be actioned, by the Head of Democratic Services in conjunction with the Head of the Regional Internal Audit Service. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. (2 ) To query and the clarify the decision by the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee. (3) To progress member training and development.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted. (2) T H A T Cabinet be advised to endorse the removal of completed actions from the Insight Tracker. (3) T H A T Cabinet endorse the following recommendations by the Governance and Audit Committee: • For the Council to explore giving Governance and Audit Committee members earlier access to the Power BI dashboard, enabling them to see updated information before the formal quarterly report is presented. • For the Council to continue monitoring the distinction between completion of actions and delivery of the intended outcomes, with outcomes subsequently reflected through the annual self-assessment process. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. (2&3) To ensure the Council responds appropriately and implements areas of improvement as identified by Audit Wales.