This report provides the latest update on the Strategic Risk Register 2023/24.

The Committee considered a report outlining the updates to the Strategic Risk Register (SRR), in line with the requirements of the Council’s Risk Management Strategy. A copy of the SRR was attached to the report at Appendix 1.  The Risk Register covered the actions completed by the Council for June to September 2023 and the risk ratings for September to December 2023.  The SRR had been reviewed by CMT on 11 September 2023 and no risks had been removed or de-escalated to the relevant Directorate Risk Register.  There had also been no new risks added to the SRR.  However, the number of red risks had been increased to include ‘Failure to deliver zero carbon commitments’ due to decisions being awaited on capital bids for carbon saving projects and ‘Unable to deliver a balance budget’, because of the cost-of-living crisis, demand pressures and ability to achieve income targets. 

Resolved:       That the Council’s Strategic Risk Register, as at 11 September 2023 be noted.