Issue - meetings

The Committee received the Corporate Risk Management report from the Deputy Chief Executive, as recommended by the Audit Committee. The Deputy Chief Executive highlighted there had been no changes to scores or ratings since last presented. The Committee were advised of anticipated amendments to future versions of the report which included a “Contract Management” risk category, and a change of focus to a governance assurance approach to risk management.

The Committee explored the ratings on individual items, and suggested the consideration for additional risks to be added to the register. Members also noted the risk related to Local Government Reorganisation and expressed concern over the impact on current staff resourcing, and requested a regular update on this be brought to Committee in future.

The Committee resolved to note the significant strategic risks and issues highlighted in the report.

The Committee is asked to consider the significant strategic risks and issues highlighted in this report, and present these to Corporate Policy and Resources Committee, ensuring continued wider reporting of the Corporate Risk Register and actions across other Committees.

The Committee received a report on the Corporate Risk Register from the Deputy Chief Executive. The report highlighted the Council’s continued efforts to identify, monitor, and manage its most significant strategic risks in relation to the delivery of corporate priorities. There had been no changes to scores or RAG ratings since last presented. Another category regarding Contract Management would be added for presentation to the next Committee. The Committee acknowledged the Council was seeking advice regarding risk management that may impact on future format and presentation of the risk register and its presentation to other Committees.

Some members of the Committee commented on individual risks and their ratings and expressed concern that they should have a higher rating. The Deputy Chief Executive provided reasons behind the rating, but advised if there were any changes it would be re-evaluated. The Committee also acknowledged they had previously been provided with a comprehensive action plan addressing recommendations from various audits and reports, but this had not been provided. The Chair advised the Commissioners were reviewing the action plan, but it would be provided at a future meeting. This also coincided with the work on an Improvement and Recovery Plan.

The Committee resolved to consider the significant strategic risks and issues highlighted in this report and present these to the Corporate Policy and Resources Committee, ensuring continued wider reporting of the Corporate Risk Register and actions across other Committees.