The Head of Internal Audit presented the report noting that any audits which had received limited assurance had been summarised within the report.

In response to member questions, the Assistant Director of Public Space advised that in relation to the tree audit, a tree strategy would be produced as well as tree monitoring. Members expressed that further information should be included on the Council’s website to enable residents to assess whether they met the criteria before applying.

Officers outlined the further work being undertaken following the other audits which had received limited assurance results.

RESOLVED: That Members noted the report and commented upon matters arising from the Internal Audit Progress Report.