Decision Maker: Audit and Governance Committee, Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 8, 2026

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

Content: The purpose of the report was to set out the current Strategic Risk Register for the Council.   Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the report and highlighted that the Strategic Risk Register had been reviewed by the Corporate Leadership Team during Q2 and Q3 and considered by Audit and Governance Committee, with “Procurement” added as a new risk.   It was noted that the Council’s Risk and Opportunity Management Policy, reviewed in May 2025, set out the approach to risk management, including definitions, roles, responsibilities, and the Council’s risk appetite.   The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Tony Dale.   Resolved that Cabinet: 1.    Reviewed the Strategic Risk Register and mitigation measures. 2.    Endorsed the proposal for the strategic risk register to be included in the work programme for the committee with a quarterly review frequency.   Voting record: 7 For,  0 Against, 0 Abstentions.