To consider a report of the Audit and Assurance Manager.

The Audit and Assurance Manager submitted a report which presented for Members’ consideration an update on the strategic risk environment, setting out developments relating to the management of each of the Council’s strategic risks. It was noted that the current version had been agreed by the Corporate Leadership Team earlier in the month, and had identified a lower overall risk level in relation to the safeguarding of adults.

In discussion, it was noted that all the risks identified were kept under current review, not least in relation to Covid-19, and the potential implications of the current geopolitical situation for cyber security and pressure on school places. In response to a query, it was noted that the next update to the Committee could focus on performance and implications in relation to the processing of Freedom of Information requests.

          RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted.