The Director presented the report and asked the Board to consider it and make recommendations to improve the presentation of the report and its compliance with relevant guidance.

The Board made the below recommendations to the Authority:

·        The Annual report is shared with the Board to review so they can ensure it meets relevant legal requirements and to provide assurance before it goes to the Audit & Governance Committee.

·        The Board have a view of the calendar of production for the Annual Report.

·        The Report contains less on Responsible Investment.

·        A summary of the Annual Report could make it easier for members to understand.

Action – Member Training on page 99 of the Annual report indicates some members have not completed LGPS training despite completing it, this needs to be updated to reflect this.

RESOLVED: Members noted and accepted the report.