Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose:

Content: Consideration of recommendations of the Audit Committee in respect of the risk management process and the current status of the Strategic Risk Register (SRR).   Due regard was given to the views of the Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the legal implications.   Cabinet noted that the risks categorised as ‘RED’ were:   ·       Failure to adopt a Local Plan ·       Recruitment and retention of staff ·       Local Government Reorganisation in Kent   In recognition of the importance of efficient and effective risk management in protecting the Borough Council’s assets, employees and customers and ensuring value for money, Cllr Boughton proposed, Cllr Betts seconded and Cabinet   RESOLVED: That   (1)            the updates to the Strategic Risk Register since the last iteration with particular emphasis on those risks categorised as ‘RED’ (summarised above) and set out in Annexes 1 and 1(a) be noted; and   (2)            the service risks identified in Annex 2 be noted.