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Section 1
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements
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There were no declarations of interest or transparency statements intimated prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Section 2
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
Section 3 Heading
MONITORING & REVIEWING SERVICE DELIVERY PERFORMANCE POLICIES AND PRACTICE
Section 3
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to an update on the strategic, corporate and key service risks for May 2026. The report advised on the latest position in managing the agreed risks for the first quarter of the year. The appendices to the report provided details of longer-term or imminent strategic risks; longer-term significant corporate risks; details of service risks; and assurance levels for ‘business as usual’ risks.
DECIDED: That the report be approved.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to an update to “Risk Matters”, the combined risk policy and strategy, a copy of which was appended to the report.
DECIDED: That the Risk Matters, as appended to the report, be approved.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to corporate risk management activity which took place during 2025/26 in relation to the Council’s risk management arrangements and strategic risk management objectives. A copy of the Risk Management Annual Report for 2025/26 was appended to the report.
DECIDED: That the Risk Management Annual Report 2025/26, and the robustness and significant contribution that it made with regard to the Council’s corporate governance arrangements be noted.
Report by Chief Executive.
Report by Director of Finance & Resources.
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There was submitted a report by the Director of Finance & Resources relative to the Board’s 2025/26 Annual Report which highlighted the issues considered by the Board during the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 together with an overview of the Board’s activity and a summary of key developments. The report set out how the Committee had fulfilled its remit and provided assurances to the Council.
DECIDED:
(a) That the Audit, Risk & Scrutiny Board Annual Report 2025/26 be noted;
(b) That the 2026/27 Programme of Reviews, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report be agreed;
(c) That the self-assessment, attached as Appendix 2 of the report be noted;
(d) That the 2026/27 Action Plan attached as Appendix 3 of the report be agreed; and
(e) That it be agreed that the report should be submitted to the next meeting of the Council, to be held on 22 June 2026, in line with best practice guidance.
Section 4
Report by Lead Officer - Rachael Flanagan
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There was submitted a report by the Lead Officer relative to the proposed purpose, scope, terms of reference and witnesses to be called for the review of lead piping in public and private housing in Renfrewshire.
DECIDED:
(a) That the purpose and scope of the review be approved;
(b) That the provisional timescale as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report be approved;
(c) That the Lead Officer be authorised to contact any organisations recommended by the Board who might have information useful to the Board and who might be potential witnesses;
(d) That powers be delegated to the Lead Officer in consultation with the Convener to alter the timetable having regard to the availability of evidence and witnesses throughout the course of the review; and
(e) That the Lead Officer be authorised to make the necessary arrangements to progress the review within the agreed timescales.
Report by Lead Officer - Maurice Gilligan.
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Under reference to item 3 of the Minute of the meeting of this Board held on 22 September 2025, there was submitted a report by the Lead Officer relative to the review of lack of housing and garden maintenance. The report detailed the findings and overall conclusions and a copy of the report to be submitted to Council on 22 June 2026 was attached as an appendix to the report.
DECIDED:
(a) That the report attached as an appendix be approved for consideration by the Council on 22 June 2026; and
(b) That the author's appreciation to all council officers involved in the preparation of the report be noted.
Section 5
EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
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Summary of Internal Audit Investigation/Review Reports for period 01 January to 30 April 2026
Report by Chief Auditor.
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