Councillor Sarah Russell

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 5:30 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Leicester Council was scheduled to discuss the council's statutory statement of accounts and annual governance statement for the 2024/25 financial year. The committee was also due to receive an update from the external auditors, Grant Thornton, regarding their annual report for 2024/25.

Governance and Audit Committee - Monday, 26 January 2026 5:30 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Leicester City Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to review procurement procedures, internal audit progress, and to consult on the upcoming internal audit work programme. Key decisions included noting the mid-year procurement update, which showed a significant reduction in waivers compared to the previous year, and noting the progress of the internal audit programme. The committee also began the consultation process for the 2026-27 internal audit work programme.

Adult Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 15 January 2026 5:30 pm

Governance and Audit Committee - Wednesday, 26 November 2025 5:30 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Leicester City Council met on Wednesday 26 November 2025 to review several key reports and policies. The committee noted the Health and Safety Annual Report for 2024/25, received an update on the council's risk management strategy, and reviewed the counter-fraud mid-year update. Crucially, the committee approved updated policies on Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, and Anti-Money Laundering.

Council - Thursday, 20 November 2025 5:00 pm