Agenda item

To consider the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Services. - report to follow.

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property as contained on pages 107–114 of the Book of Reports, the purpose of which is to consider the Council's Annual Governance Statement.

The Chairman invited the Head of Finance, Procurement and Commercial Property to present the report to the Committee. It was confirmed that an action plan has been implemented regarding an overview of the future financial position of the Authority, the impact of Coronavirus and general data protection regulation, which shall be reported back to the Committee.

Comments and questions were raised in respect of the following:

·         Keeping the Portfolio Holder and Members updated

·         Update reports being sent to Council

RESOLVED: That the Annual Governance Statement 2019/20, set out in appendix 1, be approved and commended to the Leader and Chief Operating Officer for signature.