The conversation on the night covered key areas that often catch committees off guard — and how to stay ahead of them. Topics included:

• The importance of Risk Assessment Reports and how to action them

• Incident Reports: what should be documented and when

• Understanding committee spending limits and setting pre-approved approvals to streamline decisions

• Improving internal communication within committees to avoid delays

• What proactive committees can do now to improve the long-term value and function of their schemes

• Clarifying the caretaker’s role and responsibilities

• Who’s responsible when it comes to building damage liability

• The statutory obligations and personal liability of committee members

The experts shared case examples, legislative updates and practical tips committees could start applying straight away.