Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.

The Corporate Risk Register (CRR) was last updated and distributed to Audit Committee in July 2021. Identified leads for each risk were asked to provide updates where required. This updated CRR reflects the changes to the Council’s overall risk profile as follows.

The Committee is requested to comment on and note the report.

Officer contact: John Pearsall on 474 4033 or Email: john.pearsall@stockport.gov.uk

The Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which updated Members on the Council’s Risk Register.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members praised the positive work that was taking place in relation to climate change.

·         A short discussion took place in relation to the impact on the financial position of inflation and interest rate rises.  Members acknowledged that this was a very volatile and uncertain time.

·         In response to a Member question relating to a new Chief Executive, members were advised that it was hoped that the recruitment process could be concluded as soon as possible in order to mitigate any potential risk.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.