Decision details

The purpose of this report is to summarise the robust risk management arrangements in place across the organisation and highlight the improved risk culture underpinning our approach to effective risk management practices. The report also seeks approval by Cabinet for the Corporate Risk Management Strategy 2022-2025 and sets out progress made by the County Council towards delivering the Strategy aims and objectives.

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and

Business Services regarding risk management arrangements and the

Risk Management Strategy 2022-2025.

The report, including the risk management framework was introduced and Cabinet noted the longer term strategy being adopted by the risk management board; how the framework had become organisationally embedded; action within DMTs and CMT on current and emerging risk and a recent audit outcome demonstrating improved management of risk. Members welcomed the positive directions of travel and recognised the progress that had been made.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.