Agenda item

·        Risk Register Update 2010/2011.

The Superintendent and Registrar presented a Report updating Members on the current position of the Risk Register 2010/2011 for the Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee (for copy, see file of minutes). 

Members were reminded that the purpose of the Risk Register was to identify risks to the Crematorium at both a strategic level and an operational level and the Committee had received a report at the September meeting setting out those risks.  The Joint Committee noted that there had been improvements and a subsequent rescoring made since September, developed by the Risk Officer for Neighbourhood Services and the Superintendent and Registrar.  Councillors were pleased to note there were no outstanding actions on the Risk Register, however, Members were aware of the risks associated with the cremator replacement works and it was explained that a separate Risk Register would be prepared as regards these major works.

The Superintendent and Registrar noted that whilst to date there had been no adverse impact from the Wear Valley Crematorium at Coundon, such impact may yet materialise and Members were given assurance that the situation regarding the numbers of cremations was being monitored.  Members were reminded that the excellent reputation of Durham Crematorium was a major factor in maintaining the levels of business and that it would be very important to keep the high standards of service throughout the completion of the major works.

Resolved:

(a)         That the Members of the Central Durham Crematorium Joint                                         Committee note the content of this report and the updated position                             following the January Review.

(b)         That the Risk Registers are kept up-to-date and continue to be                                     reviewed by the Joint Committee on a half-yearly basis.