Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Operational Director – Finance, which provided a copy of the Interim External Auditor’s, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Annual Report 2020/21.

            The External Auditor was required to consider whether the Council had put in place proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources. The Annual Report detailed overall arrangements, as well as providing key recommendations on any significant weaknesses in arrangements identified during the audit.

            On behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP, Michael Green presented details of the findings of the External Auditor to the Board.

            A Member sought clarification regarding the funding of the refurbishment of Lilycross Care Centre and it was agreed that information would be circulated to the Board.

            RESOLVED: That the contents of the 2020/21 External Audit Annual Report be noted, including recommendations set out from page 26 of the report.