AGAR3 2024/25

Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR)

The Local Audit & Accountability Act 2014 and the Accounts & Audit Regulations 2015 set out the responsibilities of all local councils in respect of their accounting and auditing procedures.

Each year, the Council’s financial accounts and statements must be examined by an independent internal auditor appointed by the Council this will be undertaken shortly.

The Council is also required to complete an Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) which includes the findings of the Internal Auditor, together with Governance Statements and Financial Statements. The AGAR is then submitted to the independent external auditor appointed by the Audit Commission for examination.

The Governance Statement (copy above) was approved at a Meeting of the Council held on 7th May 2025.

A  DRAFT copy of the Return is published above and will be considered by the Council at a Meeting to be held following the examination by the internal auditor