Tower Hamlets                     																						Appendix 1                                  

Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Adults Services Directorate
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
ASD0015
Cath Scholefield
Revised safeguarding procedures introduced from care act implemented.
Robust safeguarding procedures in place.
Target operating module as part of the care act implemented.
This includes key worker role assigned.
Signs and safety framework implemented.
This framework helps identify the risks in a strategic manner.
CQC care commission embargo list used.
This list is available from the CQC highlighting all providers where the CQC has raised concerns.
Failed visit policy and procedures in place.

15
10
Oversight through management reporting
11/11/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Cath Scholefield
Information campaigns to raise awareness of safeguarding oversight from safeguarding adult’s board
15/12/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Cath Scholefield
4 year (2015 – 2019) adults board strategy
25/01/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Cath Scholefield
Safeguarding issues as part of contract management procedures
15/02/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Cath Scholefield
Developing a strategic approach to reviewing and analysing data in a systematic way.
 5
 3
 2
 5

A Safe And Supportive Community

Death or serious harm to a vulnerable adult that was or should have been in receipt of services, either from the council or a partner agency.
There is a failure of one or more of the controls which fails to identify the degree of risk to a vulnerable adult.
Poor practice and inadequate management oversight.
Failure of quality control systems.
Service user fails to work to agreed partnership / agency arrangements.
Poor communication and partnership work.
Poor resourcing of service areas against increased demand.
Local authority contracted out service do not have sufficiently robust safeguarding arrangements.
Harm to an individual.

Reputational damage to the Council.

Potential for legal proceedings against the council leading to financial loss.

Loss of confidence in safeguarding capability.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Adults Services Directorate
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
The Council and its partners have a number of controls to monitor and safeguard vulnerable adults including data from a variety of sources.
The proposed control seeks to use this from a structured analysis to help identify areas of risk.
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Karen Sugars
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
CDResources
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
CSDR0002
Kate Bingham
Service Head ‑ Learning and Achievement chairs regular meeting to review short/medium and long term position

Monitoring of projected pupil numbers V roll numbers and planned capacity

Planning sufficient expansion options to provide additional capacity required

Sites for new schools secured following Examination in Public

Annual review of capital programme schemes and available resources (grant, s. 106 & CIL

Engagement of GLA to provide projections to strengthen reliance on LBTH model ‑ Further review to provide annual projections

Produce briefing on primary sites and accurate timely updates.
Timing of further reports to be agreed.   Programme of primary school site reviews commenced.
GLA continue to provide roll projections; LBTH supply GLA with housing development data

Revise the governance arrangements of the Pupil Place Planning group to report directly to the Corporate Asset and Capital Board

15
5
Assessing financial implications (medium and long term) ‑ Under further review
Financial implications continue to be under review
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Kate Bingham
Continuing to engage Members
Plan to brief and engage new Mayor
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Pat Watson
Internal monitoring of programme (PPP meetings)
PPP meetings held
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Pat Watson
 5
 3
 1
 5

A Great Place To Live

Council’s inability to meet demand for school places
Actual roll > projected roll exceeds available capacity

Higher than anticipated birth rate / inward migration

Insufficient capacity created in time to meet need

Unable to secure executive decisions regarding the use of existing school, 

Decisions not taken in time to implement projects to provide places 

'Scheming" Powers:  Schedule 1 of the 2010 Academies Act gives the Secretary of State powers to transfer a school property to an academy and/or free school
Failure to have sufficient statutory school places to meet local need, children out of school and LA failing to meet duty

Additional transport costs; lack of parental engagement as children not at local school

Insufficient capacity for school places realised in existing estate. 

Additional costs incurred due to re phasing of projects if unanticipated delays in decision making.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
CDResources
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
Need for places included in LBTH Best Value Plan
In assessing surplus or underused sites for disposal, particular attention will be paid to ensuring that were school places can be achieved, these are highlighted and sites will be considered for new school and/or expansion provision.
Approved at Cabinet 28 July 2015
Quarterly monitoring by Commissioners
Sites for two new primary schools secured
Cabinet approved 5 FE primary school paces ‑ May 2015
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Children's Services Directorate
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
CSD0016
Debbie Jones
Adherence to statutory government guidance, policies and procedures laid down by the council and LSCB / SAB
Local Safeguarding Children’s Board
Statutory government guidance, policies and procedures in place.
Quality assurance systems including case audits, LSCB and SAB sub‑groups.

Effective working relations and swift communication across partnership agencies that is held at different levels of Children's s
Effective working relations and swift communication across partnership agencies that is held at different levels of Children's services
Safeguarding board to seek evidence that existing performance measures are being upheld

Regular updates with key partner agencies, (examples) Police, NHS and Schools
Strong and effective relationships with partner agencies.
Consultation with children subject to looked after plans to be sought in conjunction with the review of their plans

15
10
Systematic feedback on the impact of services to be sought from children and used for training service development purposes
31/12/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Nasima Patel
Implementation of a practice framework signs of safety which is a respected assessment tool
Evaluation of signs of safety is being led by Kings College
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Paul McGee
Provide evidence to Children’s safeguarding board that performance measures are being upheld ‑ ongoing
Quality assurance systems in place to provide triangulation of information.
31/12/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Nasima Patel
5
 3
 2
 5

A Safe And Supportive Community

Death or serious harm to a child that was or should have been in receipt of services, either from the council or a partner agency.
There is a failure of one or more the controls which fails to identify the degree of risk to a child 

Poor practice and inadequate management oversight

Failure of quality control systems

Service user fails to work to agreed partnership / agency arrangements

Poor communication and partnership work

Poor resourcing of service areas against increased demand

Local authority contracted out service do not have sufficiently robust safeguarding arrangements
Harm to an individual

Poorer than expected outcomes for a child.

Reputational damage to the council 

Potential for legal proceedings against the council leading to financial loss

Loss of confidence in safeguarding capability across the council, partnership and wider.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Children's Services Directorate
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
Quality assurance systems in place to provide triangulation of information
Provide evidence to safeguarding board that existing performance measures are being upheld
Regular and good quality management and performance information

Evolve System risk assessment of trips reviewed by Health and Safety Advisor

Serious/serious case review process in place

Safeguarding training programme in place covering induction and workforce development programme

Staff complete the Health and Care professions Council (HPC) re‑registration process every 3 years

CEO appointed, independent Chair of the Safeguarding Board.
The local safeguarding children's board makes a key contribution to effective working relationships between the authority, each of the authorities relevant partners and such other persons or bodies working with children in the local authorities area including were services are contracted out.
Robust commissioning that includes safeguarding checks of providers

Ensure that CMT have a view of the activities within the service and develop some assurance using the corporate accountability framework
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Debbie Jones
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Children's Services Directorate
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
Multi‑agency safeguarding hub

Effective oversight of all key activities by service managers

Review arrangements of looked after children and child protection is led by the child protection review service which has a critical challenge role to children's social workers
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Communications
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
LPGCOM0003
Will Tuckley
Implementation of best value improvement plan

Clear communication protocols in place for both proactive and reactive management of the Council’s reputation.

Strategy laid out for how Service Heads communicate with third parties

Constitution in place that governs the actions and behaviours of members and officers.

Council code of conduct in place.

Communications strategy in place
Communications strategy in place to proactively promote the Council’s reputation, including for example the production of a weekly Council newspaper and social media usage.
Information Governance Group and FOI Board in place

Open and transparent decision making provisions in place. For example the filming of cabinet meetings.

12
12
Delivery of best value action plan
•	Cabinet 28th July 2015
•	Monthly Review of plan delivery by BV Board/Commissioners
•	6 monthly progress reports to Secretary of State ‑ first to be submitted 17 September 2015.
31/12/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Louise Russell
 3
 4
 4
 3

One Tower Hamlets

Failure to effectively manage the reputation of the Council
Relationship with central government / increased scrutiny 
Potential for criticism from constituents
Potential lack of clarity of political situation
Lack of clear guidance on reputation /”brand” management
Poor perception of Council following intervention from central government and PWC report and election petition
Breakdown in relationships with key stakeholders
Loss of key funding streams
Community becomes fractured
Impact upon service delivery
Increasing demands on core officers
Poor perception of the Borough
Increased external scrutiny
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Corporate Finance
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
RSB0019
Zena Cooke
Formal annual budget setting process and medium term financial plan

Continuous monitoring of Council’s medium term financial plan in place

Monthly monitoring and management reporting of Council’s financial position

Annual External Audit health check on financial processes including budgets and reporting

Programme Manager for Council Savings Plan in place.

Corporate Programme Board formed to monitor delivery of savings programme.
Monitoring in progress.
Develop and implement corporate approach to deliver and monitoring of Council savings plan and transformation plan

On‑going advancement of linkages between the 30 year HRA Business Plan and Council service plans.
Longer term financial and investment strategy
15
10
Implement savings programme/opportunities
Longer term financial and investment strategy
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Zena Cooke
Methodology for council transformation in place and ongoing
30/11/2015
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Zena Cooke
 5
 3
 2
 5

One Tower Hamlets

Maintaining financial viability /balance in 2016/17 to 2017/18
Reduction in funding 
NHS integration – unfunded services transferred in through Public Health 
Changes in Government initiatives
Potential inability to manage working capital effectively 
Increasing expectation of the Council aligned with increasing local need
Further austerity programme rolled out by central government impacting local authority
CSR in autumn 2015
HRA changes
Population growth
Claim resulting in circa £1m additional annual cost to the authority
Future service cuts
Inability to meet public expectation
Increased pressure on delivery of statutory and priority services
Government intervention
Reduction in reserves
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Corporate Strategy and Equalities
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
LPGSE0001
Andy Bamber
Formal multi‑agency approach in place
Formal multi‑agency approach in place (including Council, Police, Education, Housing Organisations, Voluntary Sector and Faith Organisations.
Cohesion Promotion Programme e.g. No Place for Hate Forum and Events

Use of Community Cohesion Contingency Planning & Tension Monitoring Group
Community Cohesion Contingency Planning & Tension Monitoring Group that complete cohesion impact assessment around key event
Debrief programme in place for after key events/incidents.

Cohesion toolkit and impact assessment in place and used

Annual cohesion measured through residents’ survey.

Home Office funded programme of activities including interventions with young people.

Multi‑agency SAP Panel in place to review case referrals of individuals of concern within the Borough.
Multi‑agency SAP Panel in place to review case referrals of individuals of concern within the Borough. (Close liaison with Policy and SO15).
12
8
Required Control Measure Target Date:
 4
 3
 2
 4

One Tower Hamlets

Failure to achieve community cohesion
Radicalisation of young people and gangs
Extremist incident ‑ local, national or international
Failure to engage with stakeholders in responding to extremism
Failure to liaise with police to address extremism
Increasing polarisation between communities in the borough
Council funding decision exacerbating community tension
Rising crime and unrest within the Borough
Damage to property and harm to persons
Reputation damage
Increase in social deprivation
More segmented society
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Corporate Strategy and Equalities
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
On‑going development of the “Prevent Programme” to include work in schools.
Officer appointed to lead this work from May 2014.
Competing prevent agenda action plan funded by Home Office

For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Development and Renewal
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
DR0029
Aman Dalvi
Present a new report to November Cabinet (as per Mayor in Cabinet decision on 280715 that the original decision be withdrawn)

Explore option of negotiating an extension to Mulberry Place lease pending delivery of permanent Town Hall solution
Current lease expires June 2020
Action outcomes of the Mayoral briefings on the Civic Centre Project

Obtain Cabinet approval for officer's recommendations
Civic Centre Report
20
12
Required control measures are detailed in the Civic Centre Project ‑ Strategic Risk Register
.
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Ann Sutcliffe
 5
 4
 3
 4

One Tower Hamlets

Council is unable to identify a viable exit route from Mulberry Place that ensures staff are decanted by September 2019

NB:
Managed and monitored as part of the Civic Centre Project Board Strategic Risk Register which includes detailed risk mitigations and controls
Reported to the Project Board, the Council's Major Projects Board, CMT fortnightly and briefings to the Mayor.
Detailed in Civic Centre Project Strategic Risk Register
Detailed in Civic Centre Project Strategic Risk Register
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Legal Services
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
LPGLS0001
Graham White
Council Constitution in place

Annual Governance Statement process, incorporating the Audit Committee.
On 13 June 2014, the draft AGS was reported to the audit committee and it is planned to finalise this at its Sept Committee.
Regular meetings of the Statutory Officers Co‑ordination Group.
Ongoing.
Regular Section 151 Officer meetings.
Arrangements are in place for the regular reporting of significant governance matters via the Head of Audit and Risk Management to the Monitoring officers and the S151 officer. 

Financial regulations have been updated and further clarification of staff, manager and senior officer responsibilities have been incorporated.

The post of ‘financial compliance manager’ has also been created through the restructure of finance and the role of that post is to monitor and report and report to the section 151 officer on non-compliance in key areas such as use of purchase cards, petty cash, budget monitoring etc…
12
8
Complete Governance Review in liaison with the Local Government Association
On-going, now being carried out by Governance Review Working Group.
31/10/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Graham White
Refresh Local Code of Corporate Governance
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Minesh Jani
 4
 3
 2
 4

One Tower Hamlets

Non‑compliance with corporate governance procedures
Poor understanding of governance processes / lack of clarity of processes
Lack of awareness on areas such as conflict of interest and the Bribery Act
Possible pressure from politicians on officers to deviate
Ineffective decision making 
Potential for reputation damage
Poor council performance
Failure to optimise opportunities 
Adverse media reporting
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Legal Services
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
Member training provided on Code of Conduct.

Training for members and independent co‑opted members of Standards Advisory Committee on Standards Framework was held on 14/07/15.
Mandatory training programme on licensing and planning in place for members of the Planning Committee.
Mandatory training for Members of the Planning Committee was held on 29/06/15, 01/07/15, 07/07/15 and 21/07/15. Some Members were unable to attend these sessions so the Legal Planning Team Leader provided training to smaller groups.  
Training was given to Members of the Licensing Committee by Leo Charamides (Counsel).
Member Induction Programme took place June ‑ July 2014.
(After the Local, Mayor and Euro elections).
Information Governance Group and FOI Board in place

Update Constitution to include agreed revisions.
Updated version of the constitution is on the Council's website ‑ updated May 2014.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Legal Services
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
E‑learning anti-fraud and bribery training programme including Bribery Act Provisions
The e‑learning and the accompanying test provide staff an opportunity to be appraised of the bribery regulations and more generally, of the anti-fraud arrangements.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Detailed Risk Report (incl Control Measure Target Date)
Strategy, Regeneration & Sustainability
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
DRA0016
Aman Dalvi
Bid for any available match funding made available by central government

Consider off site provision for specific private sector planning applications

Include an element of cross subsidy through mixed tenure development schemes

The preparation of master planning documents to promote housing growth in appropriate areas ‑ Whitechapel Masterplan

The preparation of masterplanning documents to promote housing growth in appropriate areas ‑ South Quay Masterplan
5.3 South Quay Master Plan Supplementary Planning Document
The Mayor noted the additional submission received
DECISION
1. To adopt the South Quay Masterplan SPD (contained in Appendix
1 to the report) and approve its supporting documents (contained in
Appendices 2‑7 to the report).
2. To agree that upon adoption of the South Quay Masterplan SPD,
the Millennium Quarter Masterplan SPD (2000) will be revoked.
3. To note the late submission received on behalf of the Ballymore Group.
15
10
Investigate feasibility of using a joint venture to provide capital financing for new homes on available sites
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Jackie Odunoye
Ensure all development & construction contracts are affordable within the current HRA Financial Model
A review of all of the sites is being undertaken in light of the July 2015 budget.
31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Jackie Odunoye
Develop and implement full Poplar Riverside Housing Zone project plan agreed with partners

31/03/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Jackie Odunoye
 5
 3
 2
 5

A Great Place To Live

Failure to meet the borough's housing targets

NB: The Executive Mayor has established a Cabinet Commission to investigate the delivery of 'affordable' housing in Tower Hamlets and the degree to which it is affordable for those on low and average incomes in the borough who cannot afford to access market housing. The Housing Policy & Affordability Commission is due to report in December 2015. It will consider the approach of the Council to achieving homes which are truly affordable.
1. Negative impact of ongoing welfare reform agenda
2. Reduction in supply of suitable accommodation
3. Private sector landlords increasingly resistance to accepting residents on benefits
4. Universal credit implications/potential increase in tenants in arrears
5. Insufficient capital financing to deliver new homes on available sites
6. Insufficient revenue protection to cover debt charges in the HRA following the Government’s summer 2015 budget. 
7. Right to Buy extended to housing association properties
8. As a result of policy changes set out in the Government’s Summer 2015 budget local housing associations amend development plans in favour of shared ownership, market rent and outright sale at market rates.
1. Increase in homelessness
2. Increase in costs for temporary housing e.g. B&Bs
3. Rental market instability
4. Negative impact on initiatives to reduce overcrowding
5. Council fails to achieve its targets
6. Reputation damage
7. Increases in right to buy leading to a reduction in housing stock
8. Significant reduction in supply of housing association affordable and social rent housing
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Strategy, Regeneration & Sustainability
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
Attain Housing Zone designation
Housing zone designation attained.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Street Enforcement & Response Services
CPT
Responsibility
Total
I
L
Required Control_Measures
Total
I
L
Existing Control_Measures
Current Risk
Target Risk
Risks
Consequences
Triggers
Ref
CLSCEI0008
Trevor Kennett
Business continuity plans kept up to date
Business continuity plan updates remain outstanding from 3 Directorates – CX, Resources and ECSW, meaning the Council’s corporate BC plan is out of date.
Staff with extensive experience in dealing with incidents need to be in place
Officers in the Civil Protection Unit have dealt with this type of incident on several occasions, and have gained quite extensive experience on dealing with this type of incident and the action that may be required to be taken.

Any future restructure will need to ensure that key posts are retained within the organisation to continue to minimise this risk
Borough Emergency Management Team
Borough Emergency Management Team to co‑ordinate the Council’s response on tactical matters.
6 month review of EP plan with Directorate changes.

Annual report to CMT

10
6
Independently review the Borough Major Emergency Plan to ensure it is fit for purpose.
31/05/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Trevor Kennett
Rollout a refresh training programme for senior managers and officers supporting the emergency plan.
31/05/2016
Required Control Measure Target Date:
Trevor Kennett
 5
 2
 2
 3

One Tower Hamlets

There is a risk that, should a major incident take place affecting Council services, there may be a failure to implement an effective response.
(Corporate level risk)
Failure by Directorates to ensure that the Borough Major Emergency Plan (Part 3B) is kept up to date with Directorate information and procedures, and that staff are unaware of the EP process.
(1) Systemic failure of the Council to continue to operate during a crisis period as a consequence of a civil event or situation;
(2) Resulting in a slower than expected management response causing increased disruption to key service delivery, inconvenience to service users and the stakeholders, adverse public criticism and additional costs to the Council.
For more information contact the Risk Management Team on Ext: 0738 or 4051 Email: risk@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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