For the committee to consider and approve the proposed additional external audit fee charge for work completed during the external audit of the 2016/17 statement of accounts.

The chief finance officer presented the report.

It was noted that the additional work was primarily in relation to resolving property, plant and equipment issues. 

RESOLVED

That the additional fee of £15,500 to Grant Thornton for additional work carried out to complete the 2016/17 statement of accounts external audit be approved.