Agenda item

Joint Report of the Corporate Director of Resources / Treasurer to the Joint Committee and the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Local Services.

The Head of Finance and Transactional Services asked Members to note the Risk Register Update 2018/19 update report, the Joint Committee considering updates on a 6 monthly basis.  Members recalled that the report set out Strategic Risks and Operational Risks with risks regularly reviewed by the DCC Risk Management Team and the Bereavement Services Manager.

It was noted that there had been no new major risks identified, and that the risk in relation to changes to certification services had now been removed as there was not an impact on the Crematorium from those changes.  The Head of Finance and Transactional Services noted that all risks were within the tolerable or managed levels.

The Chairman noted the risk relating to tree branches and commented that the work undertaken in relation to trees and hedgerows at the Crematorium had been carried out to a very high standard.  Councillor P Jopling agreed, adding that at the last meeting held at the Crematorium the quality of the work spoke to the level of craftmanship involved.  The Chairman added that she felt the results were beautiful and enhanced the setting of the Crematorium and asked the Bereavement Services Manager to pass on thanks to those involved.

Resolved:

That the Members of the Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee note the content of the report and the updated position.