Civil Contingencies Act
Under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 all Category 1 (including local authorities) and Category 2 Responders have to undertake Local Risk Assessments taking a multi-agency approach. One of the outputs from these assessments is a Community Risk Register (CRR).
Table 2: How an LCLIP can operate in conjunction with the requirements of Civil Contingencies Act.
| Reference | Requirement | How an LCLIP can assist | Potential evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness (CCA) | Review the capability challenges posed by the risks against existing capabilities, mitigation plans or known gaps. | May help to identify gaps in existing capabilities | LCLIP interviews & report |
| Contingency Planning (CCA) | Maintain plans for the purpose of ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, that if an emergency occurs the person or body is able to continue to perform his or its functions. | May help to identify vulnerability of services to weather related emergencies | LCLIP interviews & report |
