The Audit & Governance Committee of Croydon Council was scheduled to consider the council's Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming financial year, review the committee's work programme, and receive an update on internal audit activities. Additionally, a presentation was planned regarding a risk deep dive into the Whitgift Centre.

Treasury Management Strategy for 2026-27

The committee was scheduled to consider the proposed Treasury Management Strategy Statement, Minimum Revenue Provision Policy Statement, and Annual Investment Strategy for 2026/27. This would involve reviewing the associated reports and appendices, and determining if any recommendations needed to be made to the Cabinet for further consideration. The Treasury Management Strategy sets out how the council will manage its borrowing, investments, and cash flow to ensure it meets its financial obligations and secures value for money.

Internal Audit Update Report

An update on the work completed by Internal Audit during the 2025/26 financial year was scheduled to be presented. The committee was expected to note the progress made by the council in addressing findings from previous audits. The report was also intended to provide a preliminary analysis of audit planning for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining proposed corporate issues to be included in the audit plan.

Committee Work Programme & Committee Assurance Mapping Document

The Audit & Governance Committee was scheduled to review its Work Programme for 2025-26 alongside the Committee Assurance Mapping Document. This document likely outlines how the committee ensures that appropriate controls and assurances are in place across the council's operations.

Part B Risk Deep Dive - Whitgift Centre Presentation

A presentation was scheduled concerning a risk deep dive related to the Whitgift Centre. The committee was asked to note the contents of this risk presentation, which was to be delivered by the Interim Director of Planning & Sustainable Regeneration. The specific risk detailed in Appendix 1 of the agenda papers was to be the focus.

Audit and Governance Committee Action Log

The committee was scheduled to receive an updated Audit and Governance Committee Action Log. This log typically details actions agreed at previous meetings and their current status.

The meeting was scheduled to be chaired by Dr Olu Olasode, with Councillor Matt Griffiths serving as Vice-Chair. Other members of the committee scheduled to attend included Councillors Claire Bonham, Simon Brew, Alisa Flemming, Enid Mollyneaux (Shadow Cabinet Member for Community Safety), Ian Parker, and Ria Patel, alongside David Clarke, an Independent Member.