Episode 50: The Audit System, a Great Idea Under Pressure
Fifty episodes in, Gunnar and Hammond look back at their favourite conversations before tackling a big question: is the contaminated land site audit system working as well as it could?
Both support the scheme and value the expertise auditors bring. But their experiences, and Gunnar’s conversations with around 15 auditors and senior consultants, raise questions about how audits are requested, conducted and supported.
In this episode:
There are frustrations, a few laughs and plenty of respect for the auditors who help solve difficult problems. The aim is to improve a valuable system and make technical outcomes the centre of the conversation.
Have a different perspective? We welcome feedback from auditors, consultants, councils and regulators. If you work with the scheme and would like to join the discussion, get in touch.
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Episodes mentioned:
#16 The Sparrow in the Lead Mine
#27 The Chronicles of an Auditor with Rod Hardwood
Links:
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The episode was recorded on 9 October 2026
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