Mandate departments to include explicit risk analysis in their updated Strategic Asset Management Plans.
The poor condition of some property and the failure to maintain it is regularly affecting the provision of key public services. Risks relating to property condition have materialised, taking property out of use and impacting functionality of properties such as prison cells, law courts, schools, hospitals, defence estate and museums. …
Government response. The government agrees with the recommendation but states that the Spending Review 2025 did not provide additional resources for the Cabinet Office to support departments in minimizing risks from poor maintenance. Therefore, central support for this work will be limited …
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