Head of Assurance
Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee identified a high risk in companies governance in October 2026.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee identified a "High risk in Companies Governance" in October 2026, which highlights potential underperformance and failure to deliver business plans by key council entities. This issue, flagged during a review of the corporate risk register updated in September 2026, could lead to significant financial and reputational damage for the council.
The Head of Assurance role is responsible for presenting the council's risk management strategy, which includes overseeing the corporate risk register. This role would therefore be central to addressing the identified governance risks and ensuring the effective management of council-owned companies.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Audit and Risk Committee identified a High risk in Companies Governance in October 2026. Source
- The corporate risk register, reviewed by the committee, was updated in September 2026. Source
- The identified risk highlights potential underperformance by council entities including BD Group and Be First. Source
- The risk could lead to significant financial and reputational damage to the council. Source
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