Failure to deal with a major or critical incident
Barking and Dagenham Council faces a 'Very High' risk of failing to deal with major incidents due to insufficient plans, capacity, or training.
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently assessing its ability to manage major incidents, with its corporate risk register updated in September 2026 identifying a 'Very High' risk of failure. This concern, highlighted at an Audit and Risk Committee meeting, stems from a perceived lack of adequate plans, capacity, or training to respond effectively to significant events.
The council's Head of Assurance, Vanessa Bateman, noted these issues, which could impact responses to events such as cyberattacks or building collapses. No further discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled at Barking and Dagenham Council.
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