Reduced Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In line with social distancing advice and to protect residents and staff the Council has taken the decision to close the Council offices to the public until further notice.
Whilst the offices are closed to visitors, you are still able to access services and information from this website 24/7.
Information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to access Council Services during this period can be found on our Coronavirus information page
You are invited to view and contribute to the The Mayor's Covid Record of Reflection
TIER 4 Message from the Mayor Colin Riley and Leader Norman Smith
Internal Audit
Internal Audit is primarily an assurance function. Its purpose is to provide an independent and objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the whole system of internal control that contributes to the achievement of the Council's business objectives. This includes controls established to manage working arrangements with partners or third parties.
In this context, the system of internal control includes the Council's governance framework which is described in the Local Code of Governance as:
- the principles and values by which the Council operates
- the key strategic business management process it applies in order to enable it to deliver the services required by its local community.
The Head of Internal Audit is then required to produce an annual report that gives an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control for the year. The annual opinion is based on the cumulative impact of the work done on the Council's ability to deliver its key objectives.