The West of England Combined Authority Audit Committee met on Monday 14 September 2026 to consider outstanding items from a previous meeting. The agenda included updates on information governance, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, the committee's forward work plan, and cyber resilience.

Information Governance Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update on information governance. This would have covered how the West of England Combined Authority manages and protects its information assets, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Annual Review Letter

A review of the annual letter from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman was on the agenda. This would have provided an overview of the Ombudsman's findings and any recommendations for the authority regarding complaints and service delivery. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates complaints about local authorities and social care providers in England.

Forward Work Plan

The committee was due to consider its forward work plan. This document outlines the planned activities and reviews for the Audit Committee over a specified period, ensuring that key audit and governance matters are addressed.

Points to Refer to the Main Committee

The agenda indicated that the committee would discuss points to be referred to the main West of England Combined Authority Committee. This would involve identifying any significant issues or recommendations arising from the Audit Committee's work that require the attention of the broader authority.

Feedback Session

A feedback session was scheduled, likely to allow committee members to discuss their observations and provide input on the committee's processes and effectiveness.

Annual Cyber Resilience Update

The committee was set to receive an annual update on cyber resilience. This would have detailed the measures in place to protect the West of England Combined Authority's digital infrastructure and data from cyber threats, and any developments in this area. It was noted that if discussions required moving into an exempt session, the committee would need to pass an appropriate resolution.

The meeting was a reconvened session, dealing only with items 18-23 from an adjourned meeting held on 6 July 2026. Members of the public were informed that there would be no opportunity to submit new questions, petitions, or statements at this particular meeting. A further ordinary meeting of the committee was scheduled to take place after this session concluded.