council's risk management strategy
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently addressing a 'Very High' risk regarding its ability to manage major incidents.
Barking and Dagenham Council is currently facing a 'Very High' risk of failing to deal with major incidents, according to its Audit and Risk Committee. This concern, highlighted in the corporate risk register updated in September 2026, stems from a perceived lack of adequate plans, capacity, or training to respond effectively to significant events such as cyberattacks or building collapses.
The council's risk management strategy outlines how it identifies, assesses, and manages potential risks. The "Failure to deal with a major or critical incident" has been identified as a 'Very High' risk, indicating a significant challenge in the council's ability to respond to unforeseen large-scale events.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council faces a 'Very High' risk of failing to handle major incidents. Source
- This risk is due to insufficient plans, capacity, or training, according to the Audit and Risk Committee. Source
- The council's corporate risk register was updated in September 2026. Source
- The "Failure to deal with a major or critical incident" is listed as a Very High risk. Source
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