Decision details

Risk Management Update Quarter 1 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 1 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 1 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: 25/09/2025

Date of decision: 25/09/2025

Effective from: 02/10/2025

Accompanying Documents:

  • Risk Management Update Quarter 1 2025-26