Issue - meetings

Councillor S. Buttar

To consider the recommendation of the Audit Committee following its review of the Corporate Risk Register.

Cabinet considered the recommendation from the Audit Committee on the Corporate Risk Register.

Resolved to approve the Corporate Risk Register as submitted.

Reason for the decision:

The Register summarises the Council’s most significant risks.  It sets out the controls which have been put in place and identifies any further action which might be necessary to mitigate risks.

To note the report by the Internal Audit Manager and recommend the Corporate Risk Register to Cabinet for approval.

The Internal Audit Manager summarised the risks affecting the Council as outlined in the report and was pleased to report that there were no items with a red status and overall positive progress had been made in a number of areas.  However it was important that officers provided timely updates, and maintained ownership of their risks and the appropriate control measures.

The Corporate Risk Register was presented in its current format but focusing on the key corporate risks and priorities.  A mock risk example in the proposed new format was also attached for members’ comments relating to the housing priority.

After discussion it was agreed that the Chairman and Vice Chairman would meet with the officers and discuss ways in which the Corporate Risk Register could be modified to ensure it was simple to maintain, clear and easy to understand.

The Committee agreed to note the report and recommend the Corporate Risk Register to Cabinet for approval.