Issue - meetings

Consideration of recommendations of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee of 22 July 2025 in respect of the Annual Senior Information Risk Owner report.

In accordance with LGA 1972 the reports and annexes are private for the following reason:  Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person.

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee in respect of the new Annual Senior Information Risk Officer report for 2024/25, which provided a comprehensive overview of the key activities, achievements and challenges faced by the Borough Council over the past year.

Due regard was given to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the legal implications outlined in the report.    The proposals to enhance cyber resilience were welcomed as the importance of ensuring the Borough Council was adequately equipped to address current threats was recognised.

Cllr proposed Boughton, Cllr Coffin seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the annual report (attached at Annex 1) providing strategic oversight and assurance on organisational information risk and digital resilience be noted;

(2)             the proposed investment in enhanced cybersecurity services be supported and a procurement process be initiated;

(3)             the associated costs for incident response to be covered using available grant funding; and

(4)             the ongoing operational costs for security monitoring be funded from existing reserves initially and incorporated into the core budget in future financial years.

(Decision Notice D250103CAB)

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Finance, Regeneration and Property Scrutiny Select Committee in respect of the new Annual Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO) report for 2024/25, which provided a comprehensive overview of the key activities, achievements and challenges faced by the Borough Council over the past year.

Due regard was given to the views of the Scrutiny Select Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the assessment of risk and the legal implications outlined in the report.    The proposals to enhance cyber resilience were welcomed as the importance of ensuring the Borough Council was adequately equipped to address current threats was recognised.  Members also welcomed the detailed report of the SIRO and the in-dept  discussion at the Scrutiny Select Committee. 

Cllr proposed Boughton, Cllr Coffin seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the annual report (attached at Annex 1) providing strategic oversight and assurance on organisational information risk and digital resilience be noted;

(2)             the proposed investment in enhanced cybersecurity services be supported and a procurement process be initiated;

(3)             the associated costs for incident response to be covered using available grant funding; and

(4)             the ongoing operational costs for security monitoring be funded from existing reserves initially and incorporated into the core budget in future financial years.

(Reasons: Part 2 - Private: LGA 1972 - Sch 12A Paragraph 3 - Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

The new Annual Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) Report provides a comprehensive overview of the key activities, achievements and challenges faced by the Council over the past year.

(Reasons: Part 2 Private – LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Finance or business affairs of any particular person)

The new Annual Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) report for 2024/25 provided a comprehensive overview of the key activities, achievements, and challenges faced by the council over the past year.  Through the report, the SIRO aimed to keep Members informed and engaged, ensuring transparency and accountability in all the Council’s information security endeavours.

The Annual SIRO Report for 2024/25, attached at Annex 1 to the report, highlighted the Council’s dedication to delivering efficient services for all residents whilst maintaining an effective council.  By analysing the Council’s strategic initiatives, operational performance and financial health, the report supported informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

*RECOMMENDED: That

(1)        the annual report providing strategic oversight and assurance on organisational information risk and digital resilience be acknowledged;

(2)        the proposed investment in enhanced cybersecurity services be supported, and a procurement process be initiated accordingly;

(3)        the associated costs for incident response be covered using available grant funding; and

(4)        the ongoing operational costs for security monitoring be funded from existing reserves initially, and incorporated into the core budget in future financial years.

*Recommendation to Cabinet