Agenda item

a.  To review and confirm whether there is no conflict of interest or if a conflict arises with the appointment of BDO LLP (External Auditor).

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor P Samuels, seconded by Councillor Johns and RESOLVED to confirm that at this stage there are no conflicts of interest with the appointment of BDO LLP as the External Auditors to Small Authorities Audit Appointment (as attached).

b.  To review the appointment of Hudson Accounting as the Internal Auditor to Saltash Town Council and consider any actions and associated expenditure.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor P Samuels, seconded by Councillor B Samuels and RESOLVED:

1.    To continue with the appointment of Hudson Accounting Ltd as Saltash Town Council’s Internal Auditor for the year 2026-27 based on their competence and independence (as attached);

2.    At cost of £1,200 to be allocated to budget code 6201 P&F Audit.

c.   To receive the Annual Governance Statement (Section 1) and consider any actions.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor P Samuels, seconded by Councillor Peggs and RESOLVED to approve the Annual Governance Statement 2025-26 (Section 1) as attached.

d.  To receive the Accounting Statement (Section 2) and consider any actions.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor P Samuels, seconded by Councillor Miller and RESOLVED to approve the Accounting Statements 2025-26 (Section 2) as attached.

e.  To set the commencement date for the exercise of public rights.

Following a unanimous vote, it was proposed by Councillor Gillies, seconded by Councillor Johns and RESOLVED to set the commencement date for the exercise of public rights on the 9 June 2026 for a period of 30 working days (as attached), displayed in the Town Council notice boards, on the website, and to issue a Press and Social media release.