One of the most important functions of a councillor is to provide scrutiny of council affairs, and as a member of Mid Sussex District Council’s Audit Committee, I was concerned that the new internal auditors provided a report at tonight’s meeting which referred to a completed Cyber Security Review, without even detailing any of the recommendations. I highlighted at the meeting that the Council had a duty to provide these to members and was reassured that my request for the Committee to go through some of the recommendations was agreed, albeit in closed session.

I have requested a full report is circulated to members, and whilst I was reassured by the responses of Council officers to the detailed issues raised, it is important that councillors have independent oversight, and that auditors are able to report directly to councillors, so I will continue to press for proportionate information to be provided.