The Chief Internal Auditor introduced the report of the Director of Resources which set out proposals for appointing the Council’s external auditor for the five-year period from 2023/24.

Resolved – that the Policy and Resources Committee and Full Council be recommended to enter into the option to enter into the procurement exercise led by the Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) for the appointment of external auditors for a period of five financial years from 1st April 2023.