Decision details

Resolved

(1)          That the Risk Monitoring Report for end of year 2023-24 be noted.

(2)          That, having given due consideration to the Council’s current Risk Management Strategy 2023/24, the following comments and suggestions be made to Executive for consideration to be incorporated in the Risk Management Policy 2024/25:

·         Inclusion of information about how risks can be added to the risk register

·         Improvements to the format / presentation of the Risk Register

·         Remove from the risk register potential impact of “Elements of the COVID-19 response and recovery work may be compromised, delayed or not taken forwards” under risk L12 – Corporate Governance

·         Include in the risk register the potential cost to Cherwell District Council in relation to planning developments and delays in the transfer of assets to Town/Parish councils resulting in non-acceptance of assets   

·         Potential future risk of the closure of Church of England graveyards and transfer of responsibility for maintenance to Town/Parish Councils via Cherwell District Council