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StandardCouncil Framework
The Constitution sets out the responsibilities of both members and officers. The council has identified the following statutory posts relating to governance: • Head of Paid Service – Chief Executive • Chief Financial Officer (Section 151 Officer) – Strategic Director, Resources • Monitoring Officer – Director of Legal and Democratic Services These officers hold a regular “statutory officers meeting” where any governance concerns are raised, and approaches agreed. This considers the application of the Code of Practice on Good Governance for Local Authorities. The Chief Financial Officer and Monitoring Officer are also part of the working group for the Annual Governance Statement which consider the Code of Practice for Good Governance.
During 2025/26, the interim Monitoring Officer continually reviewed and updated the Constitution as necessary. Whistle-blowing, anti-fraud and anti-corruption / bribery policies are in place and publicised. A counter fraud team is in place and the service operates in line with the Code of Practice on Managing the Risk of Fraud and Corruption (CIPFA, 2014)
Engage with StakeholdersThe council works within the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) to ensure priorities within the borough are aligned. The council is therefore better able to relate its own performance to the outcomes it seeks for the borough. This also facilitates greater alignment of priorities between the council and other key partners and service delivery agencies, such as the NHS and the Police.