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Councils are enhancing visibility and regularly reviewing their Corporate Risk Registers, addressing specific threats like cyber security and NHS changes.

Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee agreed in July 2026 to share its corporate risk register more widely with Cabinet, Shadow Cabinet, and Scrutiny Chairs, following feedback on visibility. Hounslow Council's Audit and Governance Committee discussed its register in September 2026, while Hackney's Audit Committee considered recommendations related to it in June 2026.

Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee reviewed updates to its Corporate Risk Register in November 2025, addressing key risks including cyber security and IT asset management. In July 2025, Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee identified the potential impact of planned NHS changes on council resources and care delivery as a key risk.

The Corporate Risk Register, a document identifying and assessing potential risks to an organisation, is regularly reviewed by councils. Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee examined its register in January 2026, and Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee also reviewed revisions to its register in November 2025 as part of fraud and corruption prevention efforts.

Key facts

  1. Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee agreed to share the corporate risk register with Cabinet, Shadow Cabinet, and Scrutiny Chairs in July 2026. Source
  2. Lewisham Council's Audit and Risk Committee reviewed updates to its Corporate Risk Register, including cyber security and IT asset management risks, in November 2025. Source
  3. Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee identified the impact of planned NHS changes as a key risk in July 2025. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee to Share Corporate Risk Register with Cabinet and Scrutiny Chairs Wandsworth Council's Audit Committee has agreed to share the council's corporate risk register with the Cabinet, Shadow Cabinet, and Chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Committees.... Wandsworth 31 July 2026
  2. Lewisham Council Reviews Fraud and Corruption Prevention Efforts, Cites Increased Effectiveness of Anti-Fraud Team Lewisham Council is actively reviewing its strategies to combat fraud and corruption, as highlighted in the recent Audit and Risk Committee meeting on 11 November 2025. Lewisham 17 November 2025
  3. Lewisham Council Assesses Key Risks in Corporate Risk Register Update Lewisham Council is actively reviewing and updating its Corporate Risk Register to better manage potential threats to its objectives, including key risks such as cyber security... Lewisham 17 November 2025
  4. Sutton Council Audit Finds Financial and Operational Concerns at Schools and in Housing Management Sutton Council's Audit and Governance Committee has reviewed internal audit findings that raise concerns regarding several key areas, including school finances and housing... Sutton 16 July 2025
  5. Sutton Council Worried About NHS Changes Impacting Local Care Sutton Council is worried that planned NHS changes could stretch its resources and hinder its ability to provide care and support for residents. Sutton 16 July 2025