John Farrar

Work Programme and Dates of Future Meetings

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

Recommendations approved

REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT – USE OF POWERS

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note that the Council had not used its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) in the previous 12 months.

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INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITIES - PROGRESS REPORT

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note progress against the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Internal Audit Plans, acknowledging staffing resource issues and delays in completing audits.

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External Audit progress report and sector update

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...to note the external auditor's progress report on the 2024/25 audit and a sector update from Grant Thornton.

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External Audit Recommendations - Actions Tracker

From: Audit & Governance Committee - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025

...the Audit & Governance Committee of West Lancashire noted the status and progress on external audit recommendations and value for money assessment.

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