Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the position of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) Action Plan 2022/23.

The Audit and Governance Lead Manager presented the updated position of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) Action Plan 2022/23 which gave details of the progress on the implementation of the actions from the 2022/23 statement.

Progress was being made in implementing the actions identified in the 2022/23 plan.

The following areas had been identified for the 2024/25 Action Plan:

·         A refresh of the Workforce Strategy

·         Directors Workforce Plans

·         Employee Engagement Group

Apprenticeships within the Council had been recognised by the Department of Education in relation to the variety of posts, starting rates and low drop out rates.  A new Leadership and Management Programme had been established to develop team leader and management skills within the organisation.

RESOLVED – that the contents of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) Action Plan 2022/23 be noted.