Decision - Strategic Risk Register Review - October 2013

51.1         The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Finance & Resources in relation to the Strategic Risk Register Review (October 2013). The report noted that the Committee has a role in reviewing the Strategic Risk Register, which had recently been updated by the Executive Leadership Team. Some detail was also confirmed in relation to the level of risk

51.2         An update was provided, in response to Councillor Sykes, that the Council’s application to join the public service network had been approved; however, there was work ongoing to implement further security measures. It was noted that a general ICT update was due to be issued to all Members in the next few days.

51.3         The Committee went on to discuss the strategic risk ‘maintaining the seafront as an asset to the city’ – which had been bought for discussion at the previous meeting, and it was confirmed that the work to set up a scrutiny panel was being progressed. In response to points raised by both Councillors Lepper and Smith it was explained that the whole area raised a number of very complex issues that the scrutiny panel would need to consider; as well as looking at investment strategy options.

51.4         RESOLVED:

(i)                 That the Committee notes the revised Strategic Risk Register.

(ii)               That the Committee notes the Risk Management Action Plans containing in the Strategic Risk Assessment Report October 2013.