The Audit & Governance Committee is scheduled to consider the council's financial strategy for the upcoming year and receive an update on internal audit work. A presentation on a specific risk related to the Whitgift Centre is also on the agenda.

Treasury Management Strategy for 2026-27

The committee is set to review the proposed Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for the 2026-27 financial year. These documents outline how the council plans to manage its borrowing, investments, and debt. The committee will consider whether any recommendations need to be made to the Cabinet for further review. The relevant documents for this discussion include the Cover Report Cover Report, Appendix A TMSS Appendix A TMSS, Appendix B TMSS Appendix B TMSS, Appendix C TMSS Appendix C TMSS, Appendix D TMSS Appendix D TMSS, Appendix E TMSS Appendix E TMSS, and Appendix F TMSS Appendix F TMSS.

Internal Audit Update Report

An update on the work undertaken by Internal Audit during the 2025-26 financial year is scheduled to be presented. The report will cover the progress made by the council in addressing findings from previous audits. Additionally, the committee will review preliminary analysis for the 2026-27 audit plan, including proposed corporate issues to be examined. The relevant documents are the Cover Report Cover Report and Appendix 1 Appendix 1.

Committee Work Programme & Committee Assurance Mapping Document

The Audit & Governance Committee will review its Work Programme for 2025-26 and the Committee Assurance Mapping Document. This will involve examining the planned activities and how the committee ensures assurance over the council's governance and risk management processes. The documents for this item are the Work Programme Audit and Governance Committee Work Programme Audit and Governance Committee and the Assurance Mapping - AGC Assurance Mapping - AGC.

Part B Risk Deep Dive - Whitgift Centre Presentation

A presentation is scheduled concerning a specific risk related to the Whitgift Centre. The committee is asked to note the contents of this risk presentation, which will be delivered by the Interim Director of Planning & Sustainable Regeneration. The details of the risk are outlined in Appendix 1 Appendix 1.

The meeting will also include standard procedural items such as apologies for absence, disclosure of interests, and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held on 27 November 2025, as detailed in the Printed minutes 27112025 1830 Audit Governance Committee Printed minutes 27112025 1830 Audit Governance Committee. The Audit and Governance Committee Action Log will also be reviewed. The meeting is chaired by Dr Olu Olasode. Councillor Matt Griffiths is the Vice-Chair. Other members of the committee include Councillors Claire Bonham, Simon Brew, Alisa Flemming, Enid Mollyneaux (Shadow Cabinet Member for Community Safety), Ian Parker, and Ria Patel. David Clarke is an Independent Member. Tariq Aniemeka-Bailey from Democratic Services is also listed.