Decision details

Risk Management Update Quarter 2 2025-26

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide an update on the status of corporate risks at the end of Quarter 2 2025/26 (June 2025) and provide assurance that risks are being managed effectively across the council.

Decision:

That Cabinet:

 

a) Approves the updates to the Corporate Risk Register and actions to mitigate identified risks at Quarter 2 2025/26.

 

b) Notes the activity to embed the revised risk management strategy to strengthen risk management activity across the council at Corporate, Directorate and Service levels.

Alternative options considered:

Cabinet may choose not to review the council’s corporate risks. This is not recommended as risk management is an integral part of the council’s governance arrangements and decision making processes and is fundamental to the successful delivery of strategic objectives.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Rachael Sanders, Director of Finance Email: Rachael.sanders@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383775.

Publication date: 20/11/2025

Date of decision: 20/11/2025

Effective from: 27/11/2025

Accompanying Documents:

  • Risk Management Update Quarter 2 2025-26