On 15 May 2024, Isle of Wight council held its Annual General Meeting.

This is when councillors choose who will be chair and vice-chair of the council, and elects chairs of its existing committees. Cllr Karl Love is the new chair, with Cllr Vanessa Churchman as vice-chair.

I was re-elected as chair of the Audit & Governance committee. This committee has an important role in assessing how the council is delivering value for money for residents, that it takes decisions appropriately (its governance), and that risks to the council are understood and have measures in place to minimise their likelihood and impact.