Abigail Hammond

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Officer

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) Officer

Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) - Thursday 27th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) convened to discuss a range of topics, including the council's anti-fraud strategy, risk management, internal and external audit progress, treasury management, and member development. The committee noted the progress made in various areas, raised concerns about the sustainability of the council's borrowing, and discussed strategies for mitigating risks. The committee also approved the draft member induction programme for 2026.