Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet agreed to the contents of the report and it will be presented to the next meeting of the Audit Committee for assurance
summary: The decision involves ensuring effective risk management throughout the organisation
topline: The Cabinet has decided to ensure effective risk management throughout the organisation
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves internal risk management processes
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Audit Committee members", "Northumberland County Council staff"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision
URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=380
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to inform Cabinet of the latest position of the County Council’s corporate risks following review by Executive Management Team and Cabinet portfolio holders, and to provide an update in relation to the Council’s risk management arrangements.
Content: RESOLVED that:- (a ) Cabinet agrees the contents of the report in accordance with its responsibility for ensuring effective risk management throughout the organisation; and (b ) Cabinet notes that the report will be presented to the next meeting of Audit Committee as a source of assurance in its role of monitoring the effective development and operation of risk management and risk-related issues across the County Council and as part of its ongoing evaluation of the framework of governance, risk management and control within Northumberland County Council’s accounting group boundary.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025