Issue - meetings

The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which confirmed the appointment of the Council’s External Auditor.

          The Board was advised that, following the procurement process undertaken by Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA), Grant Thornton had been awarded the contract for the Council’s external audit. This was subject to a consultation period as previously reported to the Board.

          It was reported that the consultation period had ended and that on 14 December 2017 the PSAA Board confirmed the appointment for a period of five years commencing 1 April 2018.

          RESOLVED: That the appointment of Grant Thornton (UK) LLP as the Council’s external auditors, for five years commencing 1 April 2018, be noted.