Corporate Risk Register
Councils are currently addressing workforce challenges, business continuity, and cyber security risks within their corporate risk registers.
Hounslow Council's Audit and Governance Committee reviewed an amended Corporate Risk Register in September 2026, which now includes a new corporate risk concerning the wider workforce, highlighting recruitment, retention, and succession planning challenges. In the same month, Kingston Council began reviewing its business continuity plans, incorporating lessons from a July water loss incident into its corporate risk register.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee noted a high risk of cyber attacks in March 2026, following a November 2025 incident that affected IT systems. Corporate risk registers are documents used by councils to identify, assess, and manage potential risks that could affect their objectives, ensuring accountability and long-term sustainability.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council's Audit and Governance Committee reviewed an amended Corporate Risk Register in September 2026, including a new workforce risk. Source
- Kingston Council is reviewing business continuity plans and updating its corporate risk register following a July water loss incident. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Audit Committee noted a high risk of cyber attacks in March 2026, after a November 2025 IT systems compromise. 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.