The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss risk management in housing, updates from external auditors, and an internal audit progress report. The meeting will also address apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the minutes from the previous meeting.

External Audit Update

The committee is scheduled to receive an update from external auditors. This update is supported by several appendices:

• Appendix A - Updated Draft Accounts
• Appendix B - London Borough of Lewisham ISA 260 2024-25 DRAFT
• Appendix C - Lewisham Pension Fund ISA260 2024-25 DRAFT
• Appendix D - London Borough of Lewisham 2024-25 AAR FINAL
• Appendix E - Management Responses to Audit Recommendations

Risk Management in Housing

The committee is scheduled to discuss risk management in housing, reviewing both corporate and directorate risks. This discussion is supported by two documents: Risk Management in Housing 111225 final and Housing - Corporate and Directorate Risk report.

Internal Audit Progress Report

The Audit and Risk Committee is scheduled to review the Internal Audit Progress Report December 2025, which provides an overview of the internal audit activities and their outcomes.