Audit Committee

Information about the role of the committee, which councillors sit on it, who the chair is, when the meetings are held, are the meetings open to the public, can the public speak at the meetings and when can you view agendas and minutes.

What is the role of the Audit Committee?

The role of the Audit Committee is to assist the council by:

  • providing independent assurance on the adequacy of internal control and governance arrangements within the council
  • recommending the adoption of the council's annual governance statement
  • reviewing and approving the financial statements.

The committee's full terms of reference and delegated functions can be viewed in the council's constitution.

Which councillors sit on the committee?

Conservative

  • Councillor Bibb
  • Councillor Hopton
  • Councillor Holtby (V/Ch)

Independent

  • Councillor T Gill

Liberal Democrat

  • Councillor Corless (Ch)
  • Councillor Redshaw

People Not Party group

  • Councillor Whitaker

Reform UK

  • Councillor Dimberline

Who chairs the meetings?

Councillor Corless chairs of the committee.

When are the meetings?

Audit Committee meetings

Date Time Venue*
2026
Friday, 31 July10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Friday, 6 November10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
2026
Friday, 22 January10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley
Friday, 2 April10:00amCounty Hall, Beverley

* Public and press attendance at meetings?

Seating in the public gallery is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details above. Members of the public and press are encouraged to view proceedings on the council's committee YouTube channel where the meeting can be viewed live or at a later date.

Are meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations, members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

Seating in the public gallery at meetings is limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below. Meetings can also be accessed via the council's committee YouTube channel where meetings can be viewed live, or at a later date.

Refreshments

Please note: refreshments are not normally available for members of the public to access at meetings.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

Yes, new legislation means that you can film, record, take photos and use social media during open meetings. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at Audit Committee meetings.

Where can I view the Statement of Accounts?

The audited Statement of Accounts can be viewed on the Statement of Accounts page.

Contact details

Committee Manager

Email: tracey.tomlinson@eastriding.gov.uk
Tel: (01482) 393203

Tracey Tomlinson, Committee Manager
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU17 9BA.

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