The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 require smaller authorities, each financial year, to conduct a review of the effectiveness of the system of internal control and prepare an annual governance statement in accordance with proper practices in relation to accounts.

These accounting and governance statements, alongside the period for the exercise of public rights (1 July 2026 to 11 August 2026), have been uploaded in compliance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. These accounting statements are as yet unaudited and have been submitted to the external auditor. The external auditor's findings will be published no later than 30 September 2026.