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Apologies received from Cllr G Thomas & Cllr Michelle Symonds
No declarations received
The minutes were approved as accurate
Presented by A Mogford The committee resolved that further training regarding interpreting self-assessment reports would be provided and that quarterly reports on performance risk and finance would be shared.
Presented by A Wathan Following a discussion with members officers confirmed; · That AGS is a corporate document, and officers will take feedback and review comments raised by members. · The Chair supported that additional context on whistleblowing and governance responses was required in the report.
Presented by J Hopwood Following members questions officers confirmed the following; · Ratio analysis requires further work; valuations influenced by market factors. · Borrowing costs approx. £9M annually (total, not incremental). · Interest earned from all cash balances; SPF breakdown pending. · Reserve reduction mainly due to schools’ balances and planned budget use.
The Chair noted the complexity of the agenda and commended the clarity of the presentations provided.
No other business was deemed urgent by the Chair
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