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Key messages
Audit of financial statements
The 2024-25 financial statements were certified without qualification as noted in my audit report. Key statistics from the accounts are outlined in section 4.
Work on economy, efficiency and effectiveness
The council has in place proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the use of its resources.
Governance
The governance statement reflects compliance with relevant guidance and standards.
Other areas of interest
- Absenteeism figures for 2024-25
- The Local Government Auditor’s Report 2025 for audits of local councils during 2023-24.
Outlook
- Ongoing and future challenges regarding funding
- Increased cyber risk
- Climate change commitments
