Purpose

This report introduces the Council’s
Corporate Risk Register 2025.

Thurrock Council intentions are to be an exemplar of good practice
for Risk
Management and to meet its statutory responsibilities as set out in
Regulation 4 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.

The Corporate Risk Register summarises the key risks identified by
the Council, including their likelihood, impact and mitigation
strategies, the Corporate Risk Register (CRR) provides transparency
and accountability regarding potential risks facing the council,
allowing informed decisions to be made.

This Report seeks the Audit Committees note the newly revised
Corporate Risk Register (Appendix 1) and invites members to note
the ongoing enhancements to the Council’s Risk Management
Framework.
The recommendation follows a comprehensive refresh of the
Council’s risk registers, undertaken as part of the approved
Risk Management Strategy. In addition to the Corporate Risk
Register, Directorate and Service-Level risk registers are also
being systematically reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with
strategic objectives and emerging risks.
As part of the continuous improvement process, risk management
training is being delivered across the organisation to embed best
practices and strengthen risk awareness at all levels. Furthermore,
the implementation of the JCAD Risk Management system in 2025 will
mark a significant step forward in the Council’s ability to
monitor, manage and mitigate risks in a more integrated and
data-driven manner, enhancing governance and decision making.