Adrian Ward

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to review the internal audit service's external quality assessment, approve the internal audit plan for the upcoming year, and discuss progress on ongoing audits and the strategic risk register. Key decisions included the approval of the 2026/27 internal audit plan and noting the conclusion that the internal audit service generally conforms with Global Internal Audit Standards.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 21st January 2026 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council was scheduled to review the progress of internal and external audits, receive updates on governance matters, and consider the committee's work programme. The meeting's agenda included discussions on internal audit progress, external audit findings, and a governance update, alongside the review of the committee's work programme.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 20th November 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council is scheduled to meet on 20 November 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the council's pension fund, risk management, and governance matters. The committee will also review its work programme. Some of the information to be discussed is considered exempt, and the committee will decide whether to exclude the press and public while it is discussed.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 24th September 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 24 September 2025 to discuss internal audit progress, global internal audit standards, the strategic risk register, governance updates including the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act[^2], a review of the committee work programme, and cyber security.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday 24th July 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of West Northamptonshire Council were scheduled to discuss the annual reports for both the committee itself, and for internal audit, as well as the annual governance statement. Also on the agenda was the internal audit progress, the external audit plan for the Northamptonshire Pension Fund, the strategic risk register, and a governance update. The committee were also scheduled to review and approve their work programme.