Risk No.

Political

Programme Risk

Consequences of Risk

Assessment of Risk

Owner

Action Plan

Target Date

Probability+E21

Impact

PT1

Lack of Elected Member engagement

Members understanding and therefore support in adequate.
Possible consequences for indirect public understanding and consultation

2

3

6

PD

Clear Communications Strategy to include these channels

PT2

Political environment changes during the course of the procurement process

Potential for political restructuring during the project lifetime.

2

3

6

PD

Scrutiny members of parties other than the ruling party to be actively involved in the project. Election cycle plugged into procurement timetable

PT3

Cannot agree brand identity

Partners unable to give strong joined up message to market

2

2

4

PS

Deal with brand issues and difficult items such as staff employment owner, locations of joint facilities etc. before advertising project .

PT4

National policy changes result in services and partnership being amended by statute e.g. Social Services with Primary Care Trusts, National Revenues and Benefits (including specifically Housing Benefits Reform programme launched in October 2002, Direct Grants to schools.

Affects the affordability & viability of the contract

1

2

2

PD

Monitor environment and seek periodic steer from sponsoring department

PT5

Lack of Council's ability to self generate innovation and ability to change

Will affect relationship management and confidence of supplier.

2

3

6

PD

Establish strong Change Management skills.

PT6

Industrial action

Slow down/shut down of front line/back office functions

1

3

3

PD

Implement emergency/contingency plans.
Good Communications Strategy and the regular involvement of staff and unions