Decision details

The Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate Development & S151 complimented officers on their outstanding work. The Chairman added his thanks on behalf the Committee.

The Finance Manager (Corporate), PSPSL presented a report which sought the approval of the Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 and the Audited Financial Statements 2023/24 for publication. The Statements were attached as Appendix 1 within the report.

Councillor James Cantwell referred to a question raised at Full Council in relation to a Council owned farm and requested an update. The Deputy Chief Executive – Corporate Development & S151 confirmed that there was a farm. She advised that the Assistant Director – Assets would be requested to provide a response following the meeting.

The Chairman referred to the actions being noted throughout the meeting and informed members that details would be circulated within future Agendas.

The Chairman requested that members vote on recommendation 1 to begin with.

The recommendation was moved by Councillor Anton Dani and seconded by Councillor Chris Mountain.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Annual Governance Statement 2023/24, attached as Appendix 1 within the report, be approved.

Following the Committee’s decision, the Chairman requested that members vote on recommendations 2 - 4.

The recommendations were moved by Councillor Anton Dani and seconded by Councillor Chris Mountain.

RESOLVED:

2.    That the Financial Statements 2023/24, attached as Appendix 1 within the report, be approved;

3.    That delegated authority be given to the S151 Officer, in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee, to approve any amendments if required, after the Committee date and prior to the official signing of the Financial Statements; and

4.    That delegated authority be given to the S151 Officer, in consultation with the Chairman of the Committee, to approve the letter of representation on its behalf once received from KPMG.