Agenda item

Epping Forest and The Commons Risk Management Report

Minutes:

The Committee received the risk management report and noted that This report provides the Epping Forest and Commons Committee with an update

on the management of risks undertaken by the Open Spaces Department and the Epping Forest and the Commons Divisions. Risk is reviewed regularly by the Department’s Senior Leadership Team as part of the ongoing management of the operations of the Department. It is also reviewed regularly by the Management teams at Epping Forest and The Commons.

 

There are fourteen risks managed by the Superintendent of Epping Forest. Seven of these risks are currently reported red and seven are reported amber.

There are nine risks managed by the Superintendent of The Commons. Two of

these risks are currently reported red, four amber and three green.

 

A number of members raised concerns regarding the number of risks and the relative amount of information regarding their management.  The Director encouraged members to focus on the Red Risks and welcomed the opportunity to provide more information on any particular concerns that Members may have.  The Asset Management framework was discussed as an important tool in managing the liabilities associated with building maintenance.

 

Resolved – that the risk report be agreed.

 

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