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14 meetings

22 Sep 2026

6:30 pm

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 22nd September, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit and Standards Committee of Melton Borough Council met on Tuesday 22 September 2026 to review progress on internal and external audits, and to discuss the council's risk management strategy. Key discussions included the finalisation of several inte...

28 Jul 2026

6:30 pm

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 28th July, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit and Standards Committee of Melton Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to review the council's financial governance and audit processes. Key discussions included the annual report on procurement exemptions, the internal audit annual report and opin...

31 Mar 2026

6:30 pm

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 31 March 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit and Standards Committee of Melton Council met on Tuesday 31 March 2026 to review the external audit plan for 2025/26, discuss the findings of the Housing Benefit subsidy review for 2023/24, and receive updates on internal audit progress and the in...

20 Jan 2026

6:30 pm

Audit and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit and Standards Committee of Melton Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to review the Council's financial performance and governance. Key discussions included the external auditor's findings for the 2024-25 financial year, which highlighted a dis...

About

The Audit and Standards Committee oversees the council's financial integrity and ethical conduct. It monitors internal and external audit functions, reviews financial statements, and approves the annual governance statement. The committee also promotes high standards of conduct among councillors and co-opted members, handling complaints and granting dispensations related to interests. Its work ensures accountability and compliance with financial regulations and the council's code of governance.

Members

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Leigh Higgins · Chair
Profile image for James Mason
James Mason · Vice-Chair
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Alison Freer · Member
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Ian Atherton · Member
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Jim Adcock · Member
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Mike Brown · Member
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Richard Sharp · Member
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Simon Lumley · Member
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Simon Orson · Member
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Tim Webster · Member
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Allen Thwaites · Substitute
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David Chubb · Substitute
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Elaine Holmes · Substitute
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Margaret Clay · Substitute
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Pat Cumbers · Substitute
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Robert Child · Substitute