Standard

Council Framework

Cyber assurance comes from PSN Compliance as well as second-line assurance through a Cyber security provider. Third line internal audits support this. An embedded Risk Management Framework is in place, with each Directorate maintaining a risk register. The risk management framework was approved by SLT and the Audit Committee. A Strategic Risk Register is in place and reviewed at least quarterly by SLT and the Audit Committee, each risk includes mitigations and actions to manage.

The highest unmitigated risks identified on the strategic risk register are currently: Financial Resilience: There remain demand and market pressures in social care and temporary accommodation driving increased costs Management Information: Quality data and insight is not always available to support evidence led decisions Non-compliance with housing regulatory framework could result in regulatory challenge, reputational and/or financial penalties Risk of resident harm due to non-compliance around health and safety, building safety and Awaab's law Cyber: The risk of a major successful cyber-attack and /or data loss resulting in the inability for the council to continue operations and deliver statutory services.