Agenda item

Report of the Chief Executive

The Chief Executive submitted a report (previously circulated) updating Members on the approach to and outcomes from the Council’s Risk Management processes.

It was reported that Risk Management was an essential part of effective and efficient management and planning and it strengthened the ability of the Council to achieve its objectives and enhance the value of the services provided.  It was also an important element in demonstrating continuous improvement as well as being part of the Council’s Local Code of Corporate Governance which reflected the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy/Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (CIPFA/SOLACE) Framework of Corporate Governance.

It was also reported that positive progress continued to be made within the Authority regarding the management of key strategic risks and with the work undertaken by officers to manage operational risks.

Members questioned the Officers in relation to a number of the risks highlighted in the Strategic Risk Register and discussion ensued on the continuous process during the year by both Corporate and Departmental Management Teams to review existing and include any emerging or potential risks on the Strategic Risk Register.

RESOLVED – That the Mid Year Risk Management report 2023/24 be noted.