Issue - meetings

To consider the Corporate Risk Register.

The Interim Chief Executive presented the Corporate Risk Register.

During the discussion of this item the following points were made:

·         The Interim Chief Executive indicated that the picture was broadly the same as when she had last updated the Committee.

·         Members were advised that there were risks around financial constraints.

·         The 21^st century council programme was discussed.  Lessons had been and continued to be learnt as the programme progressed.

·         With regards to People Services, demand for children and adult services was greatly increasing.  This was a national problem.

·         Discussions regarding efficiencies were being had with partners.

·         Members questioned how the risk level was decided.  The Assistant Director Governance indicated that within each Directorate there was a Directorate Risk Register which was agreed by the relevant Director in consultation with the relevant Assistant Directors and Executive Member.  The Corporate Risk Register was managed by the Corporate Leadership Team in conjunction with the Executive Members.

·         The Assistant Director Governance explained how risks were identified. 

·         The Interim Chief Executive indicated that the Corporate Risk Register would be reviewed.  The Committee asked that training on risk management be provided prior to a future meeting.  The Chairman requested a timetable for the review of the risk register and that the Committee be able to comment on the refreshed Corporate Risk Register.  An additional committee meeting would be arranged if required.

RESOLVED:  That the risks and mitigating actions of the Council’s Corporate Risk Register as set out in the report, be noted.