Issue - meetings

To receive the Corporate Risk Register.

The Audit, Governance & Procurement Lead Manager provided the Committee with an update on the Corporate Risk Register, which outlined the key risks facing the authority that may impact its ability to achieve strategic objectives. It was noted that the register had been brought to the previous meeting, and since then, there had been minimal changes to the identified risks or the associated mitigating actions.

The Audit, Governance & Procurement Lead Manager highlighted that the register now provided improved clarity on the risks and how they align with the Council’s priorities, in response to previous feedback from the Committee.

During the discussion Members queried whether the presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) risks would be incorporated into the Corporate Risk Register. The Audit, Governance & Procurement Lead Manager acknowledged that AI-related risks were expected to become significantly more prominent in 2025/26. While these were not yet reflected in the current version of the register it was confirmed that future iterations will include this emerging area of risk.

Members noted the update.