Issue - meetings

The Group Financial Accountant presented a report on risk management developments during the year 2019/20 and recommended for approval the updated Risk Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Risk Register for 2020/21.

The Committee were informed of the key risks that the Council had faced during 2019/20, as set out in paragraph 8.1 of the officer’s report, and were advised of the work undertaken to mitigate the risks. It was noted that the most challenging area had been the impact of COVID-19 but the committee were informed that all service leads had conducted risk assessments and updated documentation accordingly.

* RESOLVED –

1.      That the progress made on developing the Council’s approach to risk management during 2019/20, be noted.

2.      That the Committee recommends that full Council approve the Risk Management Policy, Strategy and the Corporate Risk Register for 2020/21.