Decision details

The Cabinet had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Corporate Performance and Improvement Manager and the Corporate Manager for People, Performance and Waste providing it with a quarterly update on the Risk Register.

Discussion took place regarding:

·         The high risk rating applied to Cyber Security and the necessity for this. Even with the most robust mitigations in place the risk rating would always be high. It was confirmed that a Corporate Management Team, including two IT managers, the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) and the Cabinet Member had been established to specifically monitor this area.

·         Risks in relation to the Cullompton Relief Road and the Culm Garden Village had been highlighted by the Audit Committee. Comments were made that the risk scores and actions needed were currently quite broad and vague and would need to be revisited to better reflect the risks involved. It was explained that funding in relation to such schemes was traditionally announced in the latter part of the financial year so hopefully this could provide some reassurance. It was also confirmed that officers could further develop the mitigating action identified to provide an extra level of detail.

·         It was highlighted that under ‘Equalities’ no issues had been identified. The Corporate Performance Manager stated that this would be rectified before the report was next presented to committee.

·         How items end up on the Risk Register? It was explained that issues could be raised through officers to their Corporate Manager or the Corporate Performance and Improvement Manager, and indeed Members were encouraged to report issues of concern. It was confirmed that the Corporate Risk Register was reviewed quarterly by officers with this being reported to the Audit Committee and the Cabinet. 

Note: * Report previously circulated.