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APPENDIX 3
HCC Key Corporate Strategic Risks 2007
This risk register identifies risks (opportunities and threats) that underpin the key outcomes of the Corporate Business Plan.
It is proposed that the lead members and chief officers identified in the Corporate Business Plan as responsible for the delivery of the specific outcomes are responsible for the risks identified. It is also proposed that existing performance indicators are used to track risk control effectiveness
No. |
Risks and uncertainties associated with the outcomes of the Corporate Business Plan |
Existing Performance Indicators that can be used to track success of treatment/control measured |
1 |
Residents of Hampshire have a fear of crime, which adversely affects their behaviour and quality of life |
Meet target percentage people stating ACSOs and PCSOs have made a difference in making the area a safer place to live Number of distraction and artifice burglaries |
2 |
Opportunity to improve the quality of Hampshire's roads and pavements, which improves safety for road users. |
Road accident casualties - killed/ seriously injured (target reflects growth in motor vehicle traffic) Meet target % of unclassified non-principal roads in need of surface or structural repair |
3 |
Vulnerable children are not sufficiently supported and protected leading a diminution in their wellbeing and possible injuries or suffering. |
Review of child protection cases held on the Child Protection Register Percentage pupils in Hampshire schools who say they have been bullied, inside and outside school |
4 |
Vulnerable adults and older people are not sufficiently supported and protected leading a diminution in their wellbeing and possible injuries or suffering. |
Percentage of service users who fall Average response time to adult protection cases |
5 |
A major emergency/disaster affects the people and businesses in Hampshire, and HCCs services are disrupted. |
The County Council complies with the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act and has emergency plans in place which receive positive feedback from exercises such as Livex. All emergencies are responded to in accordance with the plans. The County Council has business continuity plans and arrangements in place to ensure that any disruptive challenge can be mitigated against and service delivery maintained |
6 |
Opportunity to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change to improve the long term environment and economy of Hampshire |
Tonnes CO2 produced from buildings' energy use |
7 |
Appropriate care is not available for vulnerable adults and older people leading to a failure to maximise their wellbeing, independence and inclusion |
Adults with physical disability / learning disabilities / mental health problems / older people helped to live at home Percentage of users surveyed, helped to access universal services Acceptable waiting times for assessments and care packages (4 weeks wait) Adults with physical disability / learning disabilities / mental health problems / older people helped to live at home |
8 |
Young people fail to achieve their learning potential leading to a diminution in their wellbeing and an adverse affect on the economy of Hampshire. |
Percentage of pupils achieving Level 5 or above in KS3 Maths tests Percentage of pupils achieving level 5 or above in KS3 English tests Percentage of pupils achieving 5A* - C (including English and Maths) at GCSE |
9 |
Looked after children do not reach their full potential leading to a diminution in their wellbeing and a dependency on provided services |
Percentage of young people leaving care with one GCSE at Grade A*-G or GNVQ Percentage of Children In Our Care with three or more placements at 31 March during financial year Adoptions of children in our care |
10 |
There is insufficient, fair access to Hampshire County Council's services |
Number of residents who overall feel well informed about Council services and benefits it provides |
11 |
Local people do not have influence in decisions and the way services are delivered leading to a failure to engage in the democratic process and increasing dissatisfaction in Hampshire County Council as a service provider. |
Percentage of people who feel that they can influence decisions affecting their local area or neighbourhood |
12 |
Hampshire fails to continue to develop as a strong, active and diverse community |
Percentage of people who feel that the local area is a place where people from different backgrounds get on well together |
13 |
People in Hampshire fail to lead a healthy lifestyle resulting in a greater demand for services. |
Number of schools achieving National Healthy Schools Status (enhanced status) in the National Healthy Schools Programme |
14 |
Hampshire suffers from a decline in economic prosperity |
Deprivation as measured by the position of Super Output Areas (SOAs) in the national index of multiple deprivation league table Gap between the percentage of people economically active in Hampshire Compared with the UK % 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) |
15 |
Hampshire fails to dispose of its waste appropriately causing environmental impact and increased costs |
Percentage household waste diverted from landfill |
16 |
Opportunity to decrease the pressure on Hampshire's traffic system and minimise the impact of traffic |
Growth rate of motor vehicle traffic Annual growth rate of all motor vehicle traffic on Hampshire's road network, excluding trunk roads and motorways |
17 |
Improve the sustainability of Hampshire as a community |
Percentage of people who feel that they can influence decisions affecting their local area or neighbourhood |
18 |
Improve the County Council's owned and managed estate to make a positive impact on its quality of place |
Percentage of people who are satisfied with Hampshire as a place to live Area satisfaction indicator |
19 |
The County Council improves efficiency, develops new ways of working and improves its capacity to deliver its priorities and produce increased value for money |
County Council quartile comparison of council tax at band D County Council comparison of number of BVPIs in top quartile (All BVPIs) The new IiP standards are embedded in the organisation and corporate IiP accreditation is maintained Sickness absence days per FTE employed |
20 |
The County Council improves focusing its resources on its priorities for greater delivery and better value for money |
Corporate Business plan development priorities considered alongside demographic, statutory and economic pressures in setting the budget Efficiency target |