Compliance Audit Report

Committee report · Audit Committee · Mon 23 Feb 2026 · Hastings Borough Council · agenda item 4 · the whole meeting

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Independent auditor Ashdown Hurrey assigned Hastings Borough Council a Green grade, meaning the provider met requirements, with no breaches identified. p1 p23

A Green grade means no high or medium severity breaches were identified, though there may be low breaches, and shows the provider has a satisfactory overall performance but may need minor improvements in some areas. p32 p33 p34 p37 p38

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p1Page of This PDF was generated by Fiona Bell on 19/01/2026 OFFICIAL Compliance Audit Report – 2025/26 5116 – HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL Final Grade Green - Meets requirements Independent A uditor Organisation Ashdown Hurrey Independent Auditor Name Simon Lawrence Report Purpose and Objectives The
p23at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/compliance-audit Compliance Audit Grade and Judgement Summary Final Grade Green - Meets requirements Judgement Summary On review of the evidence provided, the outcome of the audit has shown the provider has complied with all the programme requirements and guidance. A GREEN grade has been assigned and no breaches were identified.
p32Date: Confidentiality The information contained within this report has been compiled purely to assist Homes England in its statutory duty relating to the payment of grant to the Provider. Homes England accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information contained within this report. This report is confidential between Homes England and the Provider and no third party can place any reliance upon it. Compliance Audit Grade Definitions Green Grade No
p33high or medium severity breaches identified,
p34although there may be low breaches identified.
p37a satisfactory overall performance but may
p38identify areas where minor improvements are required.

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Hastings Borough Council
Kenilworth Road (named in passing; not checked that it's about here)

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