Agenda item

Report of the Chief Executive

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

It was noted 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 risk.

Particularly discussion ensued on the risks identified as above the risk appetite line of which there had been seven strategic risks identified, were detailed in the submitted report and also linked to the relevant objective in the Council Plan.  

It was also reported that in relation to Operational Risk Outcomes the Insurance Group continues to meet representatives of the Council’s insurers to examine insurance claims who are able to provide the group with an update in relation to trends and operational risks to enable continuous improvement to the health and safety culture within the organisation.

RESOLVED – That the Annual Risk Management report for 2021/22 be noted.