Councillor Vikki Hartstean

Corporate Risk Register

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

This report introduces the Council’s Corporate Risk Register 2025. Thurrock Council intentions are to be an exemplar of good practice for Risk Management and to meet its statutory responsibilities as set out in Regulation 4 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. The Corporate Risk Register summarises the key risks identified by the Council, including their likelihood, impact and mitigation strategies, the Corporate Risk Register (CRR) provides transparency and accountability regarding potential risks facing the council, allowing informed decisions to be made. This Report seeks the Audit Committees note the newly revised Corporate Risk Register (Appendix 1) and invites members to note the ongoing enhancements to the Council’s Risk Management Framework. The recommendation follows a comprehensive refresh of the Council’s risk registers, undertaken as part of the approved Risk Management Strategy. In addition to the Corporate Risk Register, Directorate and Service-Level risk registers are also being systematically reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and emerging risks. As part of the continuous improvement process, risk management training is being delivered across the organisation to embed best practices and strengthen risk awareness at all levels. Furthermore, the implementation of the JCAD Risk Management system in 2025 will mark a significant step forward in the Council’s ability to monitor, manage and mitigate risks in a more integrated and data-driven manner, enhancing governance and decision making.

Recommendations Approved

Houses of Multiple Occupation Additional Licensing Scheme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

This report proposes the renewal of an Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the entire borough of Thurrock. Building on the success of the previous scheme, which improved housing standards and management, this renewal aims to extend its benefits boroughwide to address the challenges of increasing small HMO numbers and their associated issues.

Recommendations Approved

Hostels Management Options Appraisal

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

This report is intended to provide options for the provision of hostel services to both Children’s Social Care, and the Homelessness Service, following the end contracted services from Sanctuary Housing on 31st August 2025.

Recommendations Approved

National Investigation Services (NATIS) - Exempt Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy Refresh

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 07, 2025

This report will be a refresh of the Homelessness Prevention and Rough Sleeping Strategy

Recommendations Approved