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It's easy to think innovation has to mean flashy tech or huge projects. But often, it's the small, clever tweaks that make the biggest difference.
Some key dates at the start of the new financial year.
As we reach the end of the financial year, all employees are reminded of the need to follow the rules in relation to the receipt of hospitality or gifts.
If you have an @derbyshire.gov.uk email address, you will now receive your P60 by email. This should arrive in the next 2 weeks.
The application window for our 2025 leadership apprenticeships is now open.
You can find out more about illegal money lending and safe alternatives to illegal and high cost lending at a webinar that we're running.
There are so many different ways you can save with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Got an idea that could improve the way we work, but not sure how to share it?
The best innovations often come from the people delivering services.
A new set of values have been co-developed with colleagues across the council to support the delivery of the new Council Plan 2025 to 2029.
Did you know that you can get free English Heritage membership with CSSC Sports and Leisure?
A message from Managing Director, Emma Alexander about the Council Plan.
Our new Innovations Hub is designed to harness technology to address real business challenges, reduce costs, and streamline routine tasks.
If you work with colleagues who don't have a Derbyshire.gov.uk email address please make sure they are aware that they can get council news from Our Derbyshire.
All end of year PDRs need to be completed by 31 March.
New regulations will come in to force on Monday 31 March that require us, along with all other businesses, to separate all recycling from general waste.
Are you ready to take the next step on your leadership journey?
Our One Council Support Functions project in how the council operates as an integrated whole, is an important step towards operating as 'one council'.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and helping save money, we want to tell you all about the Innovations Hub.
Our Women's Network is holding an online event on Wednesday 26 March in support of Women's History Month.
Regular saving is one of the first steps towards financial good health and we've set up an easy way for you to save direct from your pay.
Details about the Counter Terrorism Local Profile survey which took place in September 2024.
We've submitted our proposals for local government reorganisation to the government, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to 'Keep Derbyshire Together'.
We've teamed up with Derby City Council to help people quit smoking.
We've published our new council plan which sets out our key objectives and a new way of working which will guide how services are shaped over the next 4 years.
This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the organisers have a programme of free online events.
If you have a derbyshire.gov.uk email address, you'll now receive your P60 by email.
The employee leave scheme policy has been updated so that you can apply for paid time off for election duties.
Amendments agreed at February's Full Council meeting have been made to our constitution which you may need to be aware of.
From 1 April 2025 it will be your responsibility to provide a valid fuel VAT receipt in support of travel claims for petrol and diesel cars.
If you sign up to be one of our wellbeing champions, you can get free health and wellbeing training from our Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire team.
If you'd like to find out more about how electric/plug-in hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme works, our scheme partner Tusker will be running a short webinar.
From Monday 31 March 2025 all 43 of our council-run libraries will be changing their opening hours.
As we approach the end of this financial year, it's time to schedule end of year PDR meetings between you and your line manager.
Updates on our last employee survey, which took place in June 2024, with 4 key areas highlighted as areas for improvement.
During the weeks running up to the county council elections, from 25 March 2025, there are some guidelines the council needs to follow by law.
Three waste management firms have been selected to progress to the next stage of the procurement process to operate the Sinfin Waste Treatment Centre.
In January, Emma Alexander explained our One Council Support Functions project to develop a new, centralised support service.
Are you looking to book your summer holiday? Check Our Derbyshire Rewards first, as there are great deals and discounts from holiday and travel companies.
We're currently asking residents what they think about plans to create one council for Derbyshire, instead of the current 9.
March is Women's History month and it is International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March.
This year Ramadan began on Saturday 1 March 2025 and concludes on Sunday 30 March 2025.
Our ongoing efforts to protect council data and accounts, we're making an important change to how colleagues can access our systems from outside the UK.
Our new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme has now launched.
We launched a poll to find out what residents, stakeholders and of course colleagues, think about plans to create one council, instead of the current 9.
Join us for this engaging conversation to explore ideas how together we can #AccelerateAction to reach full gender parity.
You're invited to come along to a roadshow that we're hosting at County Hall on Tuesday 11 March 2025 from 9.30am to midday.
We've been recognised as a 'Fostering Friendly' organisation by the UK's leading fostering charity.
Get a team together a day of football, community, and mental health awareness for the Baton of Hope Derby and Derbyshire 7-a-side charity football tournament.
From 1 April 2025 it will become the responsibility of employees to provide a valid VAT receipt in support of all travel claims.
Our financial inclusion team has become an official accredited partner of the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), known as Stop Loan Sharks.
We're launching our electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme on Monday 3 March 2025.
There is a new pro-active duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
To support Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, we're hosting a webinar for professionals who support or work with neurodivergent people.
We have appointed Bagnalls and Morris as our new supplier for supply of skips and waste disposal.
As we approach the end of the fiscal year, it feels timely to look back and reflect on both colleagues' achievements.
Menopause isn't just a women's issue – it impacts everyone. This session will give you the insights and tools to help break down barriers,
We've noticed an increase in the use of AI notetakers by external attendees in our MS Teams meetings. Make sure you're aware of our position.
We're asking people across Derby and Derbyshire to take part in a consultation about our draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derby and Derbyshire (LNRS).
We're all required to comply with the corporate password policy.
We want to know what you think about plans to create one council, instead of the current 9.
Human resources (HR) guidance and policy documents have recently been added or updated.
Our new Council Plan for 2025 to 2029 has been agreed by the council this week and will be available on our website for its official launch on 1 April 2025.
We have set a balanced budget for the year ahead following a Full Council meeting this week.
Proposed changes to health services for pre-school families which aim to ensure those most in need continue to be supported.
D-Day veteran Albert Keir has been bestowed with the Honorary Freedom of the County of Derbyshire.
We're delighted to support National Apprenticeship Week 2025, taking place between 10 and 16 February 2025.
The government has clarified our position in its plans to move to single-tier councils in England.
We'll soon be launching an electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Derbyshire Learning Online is where you will find all our learning and development opportunities and the courses you need for your induction.
We're supporting Time To Talk Day which took place on 6 February 2025.
The digital services team is always looking for ways to innovate, make life easier, and save money and our latest innovation does just that.
Do you provide unpaid care for someone who couldn't cope without your help?
Race Equality Week takes place between 3 and 9 February. It unites hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals.
We're delighted to support National Apprenticeship Week 2025 which takes place between 10 and 16 February 2025.
Our latest password cracking test revealed that a substantial number of user accounts had passwords that are vulnerable and could easily be cracked.
Starting on 3 February 2025, The Civil Service Sports Council is encouraging you to take part in its month-long around the world virtual step challenge.
We want to update you on our plans to transform County Hall, which will create a new, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose building for colleagues.
It's Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January - a date which brings communities together to remember the Holocaust and genocides around the world.
The beginning of a new year is a chance for a fresh start, but have you thought about giving your financial health a fresh start?
Did you know grants are available through Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest for landowners, farmers and communities in eastern and southern Derbyshire?
Plans to achieve a balanced budget for the year ahead will move another step forward if agreed by our Cabinet at its meeting next week.
A crucial aspect of the new Procurement Act 2023 goes live on 24 February 2025.
On 15 January there was a change to the procurement business case (PBC) process that affects PBCs for protocols 2a, 8 and 10 both above and below £50,000.
There are some significant changes being introduced by the Procurement Act 2023 that will impact how we manage and monitor some contracts.
Colleagues are now eligible to sign up to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) which offers discounts and savings on days out.
A report to Cabinet on 9 January 2025 detailed our progress on implementing our Climate Change Strategy as published in 2021.
A new working group of councillors will be proposed at the Appointments and Conditions of Service (ACOS) committee meeting on Monday 27 January.
As we start the year, there are a number of ways in which we are progressing how we reshape the council to improve, modernise and deliver efficiencies.
We have submitted a request to government to be included in the first wave of councils to progress reorganisation of the county's two-tier council structure.
New savings proposals to support the setting of a balanced budget for the year ahead are to be considered further following a meeting of our Cabinet.
A plan which will see all our libraries remaining open offering modern and sustainable services to all our communities has been agreed by our Cabinet.
The report for gifts and hospitality is about to be prepared.
Could you make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good? There's lots of free support available to help you.
There's still time to have your say in 2 public consultations which close later this month.
Along with Derby City Council, we have invited bids from the waste industry for a contract to fix and operate the Sinfin Waste Treatment Centre.
If you have any important news or information that needs to be shared with all colleagues, please make sure you email our.derbyshire@derbyshire.gov.uk.
If your child is due to start school this September – or move from infants to juniors – you need to apply for their primary, infant or junior place.
New savings proposals to support the setting of a balanced budget for the year ahead are to be discussed by our Cabinet in the new year.
A plan which would see all our libraries remaining open offering modern and sustainable services to all our communities will be discussed by our Cabinet.
The Baton of Hope will be coming to Derbyshire in September.
It's a requirement of employment that all our staff wear their ID badge.
Inspiring Leaders (our leadership development programme) was launched in April 2023 and remains a priority.
A reminder that if you're interested in taking part in our 2025-29 Council Plan focus groups, you have until Monday 6 January 2025 to register.
Could you change a child's life this Christmas? The Foster for East Midlands partnership are urgently appealing for more foster carers in 2025.
Councillor Barry Lewis looks back over this year's highlights and challenges, and sends best wishes to all for 2025.
The English Devolution White Paper contains a wide range of reforms that will have a significant impact on every council and community.
Disability History Month runs until 20 December and this week we'd encourage you to find out more about autism.
Did you know that you can view live pictures from traffic cameras that we have across the county?
We're delighted to announce that we are recruiting a new cohort to join our graduate development programme in September 2025.
The image for this year's corporate Christmas card has again been supplied by one of our employees, Chris Cookman.
The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce significant changes to the way public sector organisations, including local authorities, buy goods and services.
We've launched a 6-week consultation into proposals for closer working with our health partners to help more Derbyshire residents stay living at home.
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, is asking you to help shape the future of local policing.
We are in the final stages of developing our new Council Plan for 2025 to 2029, which will set out our ambition and priorities for the next 4 years.
The Digital Innovation Hub evaluates innovative ideas and opportunities with the goal of finding solutions that could save us money or improve ways of working.
As we approach Christmas it is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on the past 12 months.
We're encouraging colleagues who are entitled to the flu and COVID-19 vaccine to get protected this winter.
Our Cabinet has agreed to a range of measures which will support changes in the way we provide in-house care services for older people.
This month's pay date will be Friday 20 December 2024.
Continuing our spotlight on disabilities and long-term health conditions, this week we are looking at migraine.
We're excited to let you know that you can start booking meeting rooms in our buildings by using Room Finder in Microsoft Outlook.
We've partnered with KINTO Join to make it quick and easy to share your commute with colleagues.
Our Cabinet is due to discuss the future of our funding for discretionary design services on Thursday 5 December 2024 following a public consultation.
It's Christmas shopping season, have you thought about how Our Derbyshire Rewards could save you some money? And in particular, the free SmartSpending App?
The Women's network is 1 of 4 employee network groups including the Pride Network, Black and Minority Ethnic Employee Network and Disability Inclusion Network.
Every one of us may face health problems, whether you experience those problems yourself or you are offering practical support and care to others.
World AIDS Day is celebrated on 1 December each year. This year's world AIDS day theme is 'Stigma'.
There's lots of gritting info on our website and a map which tells you when a road was last gritted.
Our quarter 2 financial report has just been published and confirms that we are currently forecasting an overspend for the 2024/2025 financial year.
The theme for UK Disability History Month this year is disability livelihood and employment.
Applications are now open for our Warm and Welcoming Spaces grants.
We've added some more Teams backgrounds to the Learning Centre.
Can you identify when that interest in IT becomes a concern?
Managing Director, Emma Alexander, held a series of roadshows to share our new draft vision for the future and to seek colleagues' input.
Thanks to the new Gifting Hub from Our Derbyshire Rewards, you can send a discounted, personalised eGift card direct to your recipient.
Organisations across Derbyshire are supporting national Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week to help residents understand what is anti-social behaviour.
International Fraud Awareness Week provides an opportunity us to think about the risk of fraud and how we can detect and prevent it.
We aim to maintain high standards of conduct, by preventing criminal activity through money laundering.
Winter is on its way and many of our colleagues are now on standby to help out the travelling public by gritting the roads whenever needed.
Please be very careful when selecting images to use in reports, social media, websites or any kind of publication.
The data we hold on residents is often of a very personal nature so it's all the more important that we all take great care of the data we hold and process.
It's Safeguarding Adults Week 2024 from Monday 18 November and there are webinars and workshops to support frontline staff and managers.
If there was an emergency, do you think you would struggle to leave the building you work in without help?
Our Cabinet will consider a number of proposals to re-design the way we support people in Derbyshire when it meets next week (Thursday 14 November 2024).
We're supporting Talk Money Week, which aims to break down barriers and make it easier for people to share their thoughts and feelings about money.
We run the Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award, and we're proud to announce that County Hall has signed up to the scheme.
We will be marking Remembrance Day at 11am on Monday 11 November 2024.
From Saturday 30 November 2024 the Stopford room booking system that you may use to book meeting rooms in our buildings will no longer be available.
To mark National Care Leavers' Week, we're running a series of events for our young people to give them some opportunities and experiences.
The 2024 to 2025 national pay agreement for Local Government Service employees has now been agreed.
Kadie Rutty – a practice supervisor in our out of hours children's team has been creating a Black History Month music playlist.
If you are planning to work from or attend a meeting at County Hall on 1 November 2024, please be aware that the main car park will be closed.
With colder weather and darker nights now upon us, a reminder to save energy where you can - just like you would at home.
Our official position is not to use ChatGPT but to use Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Save some money on keeping everyone occupied this half term and see what discounts and offers there are to be had with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Don't forget, as part of Black History Month, we're holding an event in committee room 1 at County Hall on Thursday 24 October 2024 from 9.15am to 1pm.
Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people.
Anti-Slavery Day is 18 October and it provides an opportunity to raise awareness of modern slavery in the UK and across Europe.
We'd like to remind all colleagues of the importance of reporting any data breaches as soon as they occur.
We've drafted a new Council Plan and you're encouraged to give your views and help to shape the future direction of the authority.
Working in partnership with local credit unions, we have made it super easy to save directly from your salary.
10 October 2024 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme is focused on 'Workplace Mental Health'.
World Menopause Day on Friday 18 October, we want to improve awareness and provide support to colleagues.
Regular saving is one of the first steps towards financial good health and we've set up an easy way for colleagues to save direct from your pay.
The grievance procedure has been reviewed, updated, and became effective on 1 October 2024 for any new grievances taken out on or after this date.
The company that we used to supply our eyecare vouchers no longer supports the scheme, so we now have a new contract with Specsavers.
It's Stoptober – the perfect time to stop smoking for good. You are 3 times more likely to quit smoking with the help of your local stop smoking service?
Please can you ensure you and your team complete the gifts and hospitality form by Friday 8 November 2024.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire offers a range of services to support the physical and mental health of colleagues.
Thursday 10 October 2024 is World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is workplace mental health.
With so many colleagues working across separate locations, it's important to look after information security.
The start of year Personal Development Review (PDR) meetings should now have been completed.
Changes to the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund (DDF) came in to force on 1 October 2024.
Events start this week for people to find out more about proposals to change the way pre-school families are supported in Derbyshire.
We're helping colleagues to become savers and with 4 paydays left until Christmas there's still time to open a savings account.
Since sharing the organisation level 2024 employee survey results with you last month, we've been sharing department level results with senior leaders.
It's UK Savings Week and a great time to kick-start a savings habit to build financial resilience against an unexpected bill or to save for a week in the sun.
Our Managing Director Emma Alexander, supported by our executive directors, will be hosting roadshows to share our new draft vision for the future.
On 18 September 2024 Cabinet will consider a report which details the progress of our savings plans and our budget position.
Important regulatory changes are being made that will affect how local authority procurement activities are monitored.
Don't forget that Our Derbyshire Rewards Daily Deals Week continues until midnight on Sunday.
During Pensions Awareness Week which runs from 9 to 15 September, My Money Matters will be sharing the ways you can improve your financial future.
Several reports have been received about external attendees of meetings forwarding meeting invites to AI notetaking apps without permission.
This week is Daily Deals week with Our Derbyshire Rewards. Seven days of boosted deals at some of the most popular retailers, and increased discounts every day.
10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. We offer free training courses on suicide bereavement.
Tuesday 10 September 2024 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme is 'Changing the Narrative'.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) is offering leadership development learning opportunities for colleagues at any level.
We are one of 48 councils which has been given a statutory duty to lead the creation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for their area.
My Money Matters is the new name for AVC Wise, our partner for delivering Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to the LGPS.
Our Derbyshire Rewards Daily Deals Week is back next week, from 9 to 15 September 2024.
The procurement team would like to tell you about a crucial aspect of the new Procurement Act 2023 which goes live in October.
We're encouraging everyone to have their say on 2 public consultations currently running in Derbyshire.
Colleagues who are currently based at Shand House on the A6 in Darley Dale, will be moving into office space at County Hall.
If you work with pre-school families or have young children yourself we'd like you to have your say about plans to change the way we support them.
Derbyshire police are sharing an important message after 9 motorbike riders sadly lost their lives in the county in the last month.
Our adult social care services have been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission.
Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have announced a resolution to the dispute over plans for the Sinfin Waste Treatment facility.
In the first 6 months of the year, colleagues signed up to Our Derbyshire Rewards spent more than £588,000 on the platform, and made savings of a huge £41,000.
We have been alerted that some extremist groups are placing stickers and posters at locations throughout the country.
More than 100 people have already registered their interest in claiming a free tree for their school as part of our Million Trees campaign.
The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce the most significant changes for a generation to the way public sector organisations, buy goods and services.
Our 2024 employee survey results are in and we're now able to share the headlines with you.
We are currently implementing background changes to the Electronic Document and Records Management (EDRM) system in preparation for a scheduled upgrade.
If you've got children, preparing for their return to school after the summer holidays can be an expensive business.
If you have an LGPS pension with Derbyshire Pension Fund, your annual benefit statement will be available later this month
We've launched a consultation asking for views on our new draft Derbyshire Public Library Service Strategy 'A Modern Library Service for Derbyshire'
An opportunity for professionals to explore critical issues and local updates related to domestic abuse.
Back by popular demand, the free, 6-week version of the Change Agent 'Reflector' training marks its return from 12 September 2024.
International Youth Day is a global celebration of the contributions, aspirations and potential of young people around the world.
Engineers will be at our County Hall complex to undertake annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on electrical equipment that is used for flexible working.
A message from Joe O'Sullivan, Executive Director Corporate Services and Transformation, on behalf of our Corporate Management Team.
We provide an employee assistance programme as part of a package of wellbeing support services for colleagues.
Did you know that you can request any documents to be printed for collection from the Business Centre at County Hall or posted out?
The East Midlands Combined County Authority is recruiting to a wide range of opportunities across specialist teams at all levels.
Last month we said we would update you once the trade union ballots for Local Government Service employees had concluded.
Our Cabinet has given the go ahead for a public consultation into proposals which, if agreed, will see changes to the way we run our library service.
Cycle to Work Day is on Thursday 1 August 2024, and this year there's £7,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! These include bikes worth more than £2,500 each.
We gave Chesterfield-born England footballer Millie Bright OBE the Honorary Freedom of the County of Derbyshire.
South Asian Heritage Month takes place annually from mid-July to mid-August.
In January 2024, we updated you on proposals approved by Cabinet to redevelop our headquarters at County Hall in Matlock.
From Thursday 8 August to Tuesday 13 August 2024, we'll be carrying out essential upgrades to our websites, including Derbyshire.gov.uk and Our Derbyshire.
We want to let you know about updates to our procurement procedures in line with the new Public Procurement Act 2023 which will go live on 28 October 2024.
Last week was Summer Savings Week with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
I recently had a guided tour of the Quad – the new office facility in Chesterfield.
We have updated our financial regulations and standing orders.
At a meeting on 25 July, Cabinet will be asked to consider a number of reports which were published online yesterday.
World Youth Skills Day celebrates the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
We have updated our financial regulations and standing orders. This ensures our financial management practices comply with current legislation.
Our Derbyshire Rewards is holding a Summer Savings Week, from 15 to 21 July.
Are you starting to think about planning and preparing for your retirement?
Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don't know it.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire's programme of free wellbeing activities, webinars and support sessions continues throughout the summer.
A report to Cabinet on 10 July 2024 will confirm that we ended the last financial year in an improved position following a number of measures taken.
When an employee joins the council or starts a new role, the induction forms the first 6 months of their mandatory learning pathway.
Our 2024 employee survey has now closed and we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who took part. Our overall response rate is 43%.
In May, the National Employers made full and final pay offers
Most of us enjoy a glass of wine or beer in moderation, but there's no such thing as risk-free drinking.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring that it is processed fairly and lawfully.
A new Joint Committee of Derby and Derbyshire's councils has been set up to co-ordinate a revised approach to collaborative and partnership working.
There are just a few days left before the annual employee survey closes at midnight on Friday 28 June.
Nuffield Health's gym in Chesterfield is offering county council employees a chance to try out their facilities for free at open days between 8 and 14 July.
Our employee networks have been established and run by our colleagues to bring people together with shared and different backgrounds and experiences.
We now have a new space on the main ground floor corridor at County Hall which is open to everyone for prayer and contemplation.
Pride Month is designed to recognise the influence of the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness of the issues the community faces.
Learning and development is an important part of everyone's role. Some learning is already mandatory.
Twenty-five per cent of colleagues have responded to the 2024 employee survey, however, we still need lots more of you to take part and have your say.
Our roads have taken a pounding due to the very wet and cold weather conditions, and we're having to close more roads to carry out repairs.
The 2024 employee survey has now been open for one week. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your views and help us to make improvements.
Men's Health Week aims to raise awareness of preventable health issues and encourage men and boys to seek professional advice for health-related problems.
Uncertain times can lead to anxiety and other mental health issues.
Some updates and additions have been made to our Constitution that you may need to be aware of.
Join the Cycle to Work scheme now and challenge yourself to cycle to work on Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 1 August 2024.
We'll be flying the flag for D-Day between 6 and 13 June 2024 at County Hall.
The next general election takes place on 4 July 2024 and many district and borough councils are looking for colleagues to take on roles at polling stations.
If you've got children or other family members studying for exams at the moment then there's support to help their emotional health and wellbeing.
During the weeks running up to the general election, from 4 June 2024, there are some guidelines the council needs to follow by law.
Why not take a look at what free wellbeing activities are on offer from Joined Up Care Derbyshire and have a go?
Would you like to help your colleagues eat more healthily and get active? You could become a workplace health champion in your workplace