Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26
Councils are currently reviewing and approving their 2025/26 Annual Governance Statements, detailing their governance arrangements.
Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee approved its Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26 in July 2026, after amending a paragraph on post-election governance arrangements. This statutory document assesses the council's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, informed by internal audit work and the Chief Audit Executive's opinion.
Barnet Council's Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee noted its 2025/26 statement in June 2026. The Annual Governance Statement is a statutory document required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, outlining how councils maintain effective governance arrangements and control effectiveness.
The Annual Governance Statement details how councils demonstrate compliance with good governance frameworks for the financial year. It also identifies significant governance issues, such as new issues like Yubico client monitoring and procurement contract register implementation, as noted in a proposed statement for Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee approved the Annual Governance Statement for 2025/26 in July 2026. Source
- An amendment was made to a paragraph concerning post-election governance arrangements. Source
- The Annual Governance Statement is a statutory document required by the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. Source
- It assesses the council's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.