Agenda item

The Chairman invited Susan Attard, Head of Productivity, and Helen Reeves, Cyber Security Adviser, to introduce the item. 

Members received an update that the LGA had now received formal confirmation of the funding to undertake a comprehensive stocktake and analysis of the current cyber security arrangements across all councils in England, which will also capture good practice, as well as risks. There will be a comprehensive engagement plan with the sector. The results will lead to the development of a plan of support for the sector. 

The Chairman thanked Susan and Helen for the presentation, and invited Members comments:

·         Members welcomed the report and proposal and stressed the importance of getting a full response from the sector. 

·         Members discussed the value of a single point of contact within the LGA. 

·         Members discussed the LGA’s own cyber security arrangements, and made reference to GDPR.  Dennis Skinner, Head of Improvement, confirmed that the external auditors had given reasonable assurances regarding the LGA’s handling of private information, and had made some recommendations which were being implemented.  

The Chairman thanked Susan and Helen for the update, and members for their comments. 

It was agreed that officers pursue the activities and next steps outlined in the report.