Decision details

RESOLVED:(i) That the contents of the report and progress to date be noted;

(ii)               That the key corporate risks, as set out in Annex A of the report, and additional risks identified by senior officers, as set out in Annex B, be noted;

(iii)             That the list of key corporate risks be approved;

(iv)              That the new arrangements at Corporate Management Team and Audit & Governance Committee to ensure regular monitoring and review of key corporate risks be noted as improving, developing and strengthening overall governance arrangements at the Council.

REASON:      (i) To raise awareness of the progress made to date in respect of risk management arrangements at the Council and to advise Members of the further work now needed to support the effective development of the Council’s approach in the future;

(ii)               To ensure Executive validation of the key strategic risks identified by senior officers;

(iii)             To provide a clear corporate focus with regards to the Council’s key strategic risks and jeopardies;

(iv)              To make the Executive aware of the management and monitoring arrangements for risk management at the Council.