Audit Committee, Thu 11 Dec 2025
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Item by item
- 14. Apologies for absence
- 15. Declarations of interest
- 16. Minutes of the last meeting
- 17. External Audit Value for Money Findings Report 2024-25
- Covering Report for External Audit Annual Findings Report 2024-25
It recommended: “That the Audit Committee notes the contents of the report.” (and more)
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. That the Audit Committee notes the contents of the report 2. That the Audit Committee thanks the External Auditors for their work Reasons: The External Auditor’s Annual Report on Value for Money (VFM) is for information and sets out the key findings in respect of their opinion on the Councils value for money arrangements.” minutes ↗
- Hastings BC Auditors Annual Report 2024-25 v1.1
It recommended: “raised in 2024/25 36 06 Follow up of previous Key recommendations 45.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. That the Audit Committee notes the contents of the report 2. That the Audit Committee thanks the External Auditors for their work Reasons: The External Auditor’s Annual Report on Value for Money (VFM) is for information and sets out the key findings in respect of their opinion on the Councils value for money arrangements.” minutes ↗
- Hastings BC Auditors Annual Report 2024-25 - Final (add as supplementary)
It recommended: “raised in 2024/25 36 06 Follow up of previous Key recommendations 45.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. That the Audit Committee notes the contents of the report 2. That the Audit Committee thanks the External Auditors for their work Reasons: The External Auditor’s Annual Report on Value for Money (VFM) is for information and sets out the key findings in respect of their opinion on the Councils value for money arrangements.” minutes ↗
- 18. Internal Audit Progress Report - Quarter 2 (July 2025 - September 2025)
- HBC Covering Report Q2 2025-26 Progress Report
It recommended: “Note the report and consider any further action required in response to the issues raised.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED: Note the report and consider any further action required in response to the issues raised. Reasons: i ) To support the Committee’s responsibilities for assessing the effectiveness of the internal control environment and the effectiveness of the Internal Audit service. ii) To comply with the requirements set out in the Global Internal Audit Standards.” minutes ↗
- 19. Strategic Risk Register
- Strategic Risk Report Nov 25 - Final
It recommended: “To acknowledge the work of the RAID Group and note the items within the Strategic Risk Register for considerations when reviewing the council’s business as usual (BAU) work and projects.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): To acknowledge the work of the RAID Group and note the items within the Strategic Risk Register for considerations when reviewing the council’s business as usual (BAU) work and projects. Reasons: The RAID Group have compiled the Strategic Risk Register to inform councillors and aid decision making within the council by providing an oversight of the main strategic risks the council faces.” minutes ↗
- 20. Treasury Management Update - 2025/26 Quarter 2
- HBCReportMidyearTreasuryreport Audit
It recommended: “Note the report, the treasury activity and recommend approval of any changes to the prudential indicators.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): Note the report, the treasury activity and recommend approval of any changes to the prudential indicators. Reasons: To ensure that Members are fully aware of the activities undertaken in the last quarter, that the Codes of Practice have been complied with and that the Council's Treasury Management strategy is effective and does not need revising. Under the Code adopted the Full Council are required to consider the report and any recommendations made.” minutes ↗