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This report presents the Annual Report of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee for 2023-2024, which covers the work of the Committee between April 2023 and February 2024.

The Committee received a report presenting the Annual Report of the Audit and Scrutiny Committee for 2023-2024, which covered the work of the Committee between April 2023 and February 2024.

The following matters were considered:

·                     Councillor Ames proposed an amendment to paragraph 5.1 of Agenda Item 8, Appendix 1, page 265 of the report;

‘The Audit and Scrutiny Committee has carried out limited and inadequate scrutiny of the Council’s performance during the past year but nevertheless wishes to record its thanks to all those who contributed to its work.’

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Lawrence.

The Committee voted (3 for, 4 against, and 1 abstaining) against the motion.

·                     Councillor Lawrence proposed an alternative wording to the amendment put forward by Councillor Ames, removing ‘and inadequate’,

‘The Audit and Scrutiny Committee has carried out limited scrutiny of the Council’s performance during the past year but nevertheless wishes to record its thanks to all those who contributed to its work.’

The proposal was seconded by Councillor Neale.

The Committee agreed (6 for, 1 against, and the Chair not voting) the proposed amendment and its inclusion in the report.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Approve the Annual Report 2023-2024 attached at Appendix 1 to the report, as amended, and to present the Annual Report to the next meeting of Full Council.