To receive apologies for absence

(Please note that it is the responsibility of individual members to declare an interest prior to the item if they arrive late for the meeting)

Purpose - This report presents the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2020/21 for consideration by the audit committee prior to sign off by the leader of the council and the chief executive. The Committee is asked to consider if the AGS is consistent with their own perspective on internal control within the council, plus the governance issues and actions.

Purpose - This report presents the 2020-21 audited statement of accounts, the Audit Results Report, and draft letter of management representation.