The Director of Finance presented the Statement of Accounts 2008/2009, which had been agreed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee on 29 June 2009 (minute 5 refers). The Director commented upon the role of members in ensuring that the accounts accurately presented the overall financial position of the Council and indicated that they had been subject to considerable debate and scrutiny by the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Resolved – That the Statement of Accounts 2008/2009 be approved.