Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services concerning detail of the Department’s current risk register and the actions taken in mitigation to reduce those risks.

The following points were noted:

• The Assistant Director for Partnerships & Commissioningintroduced the departmental risk update, outlining that the risk register was now being presented quarterly to ensure transparency and compliance with internal audit recommendations.
• Members noted the aim to improve the clarity and completeness of the risk register. The risk register included both departmental and service-level risks, with a focus on ensuring that all relevant risks are captured and managed effectively.
• It was noted that the department was working on local guidance and has been offered external training by the corporation's insurance team to enhance risk management practices.
• Members noted that officers would continue to bring the risk register to the committee quarterly for review and updates.