Purpose

The report sets out the current Strategic Risk Register for the Council.

Decision

The purpose of this item was to provide an update on the Strategic Risk Register and the mitigation measures in place.

Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council introduced the report, which was also due to be considered by the Audit and Governance Committee at its meeting on 27 July. It was noted that, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Audit and Governance Committee had responsibility for overseeing the Council’s risks and risk appetite. However, it was further noted that it was good practice for Cabinet Members, as key decision-makers, to have sight of the Corporate Risk Register and the opportunity to consider and challenge its content.

The contents of the register were noted and a query was raised in relation to the terminology used within the document, seeking clarification on references that were not immediately clear.

Members were asked to note that the Strategic Risk Register would be reviewed on a regular basis and that, as senior leaders of the organisation, they had a responsibility to be aware of and consider the Council’s key risks in conjunction with senior officers. It was further noted that additional operational and service-level risk registers existed beneath the corporate register and could be discussed with relevant senior officers as required.

Cabinet reviewed and noted the Strategic Risk Register and mitigation measures.