Decision details

Appointment of Grant Thornton for the Housing Pooling Return Audit 2024/25

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Decision Maker: Director of Finance and Assets and Deputy Section 151 Officer - Gemma Bell

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To appoint Grant Thornton to audit the 2024/25 housing pooling return.

Reasons for the decision:

The audit of the housing pooling return is mandatory and an auditor needs to be appointed. Quotes were obtained from two audit firms in line with the Council’s procurement regulations. Grant Thornton have audited previous returns on behalf of the Council and has the background knowledge of our stock and activities.

Alternative options considered:

None - the audit of the housing pooling return is mandatory and an auditor needs to be appointed.

Finance Comments: Included in the HRA core revenue budget.

Declarations: None.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The appointment has been discussed within the finance team and with the Section 151 Officer.

Contact: Gemma Bell, Director of Finance, Assets and Climate (Deputy S151 Officer) Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 09/09/2025

Date of decision: 27/08/2025