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The Annual Governance Statement (“Statement”) is an important document which provides assurance concerning the Council’s governance arrangements, both financial and non-financial. It is prepared on an annual basis for inclusion in the Statement of Accounts.

The Statement was taken to Audit & Scrutiny Committee for approval in July 2024, as per its terms of reference. The Statement has been brought to Full Council to ensure all Members are conversant with its contents. Please note the information within the Statement is accurate as of 1 July 2024 (as per its production timeline).

The Council received a report presenting the Annual Governance Statement 2023-2024.

Councillor Steven McCormick MOVED the recommendation in the report.

Upon being put the recommendation was CARRIED with 29 votes for, 1 vote against and the Mayor not voting.

Accordingly, it was resolved to:

(1)        Note the Annual Governance Statement 2023-2024 as set out at Appendix 1 to the report.