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You're invited to the Mind of My Own Celebration Event taking place on Monday 9 June 2026, from 1pm to 4pm, in the Members Room at County Hall, Matlock.
Next week is Learning at Work Week and this year's theme being Many Ways to Learn .
Work to prepare for local government reorganisation across the 10 Derby and Derbyshire councils is continuing to move forward.
We're gearing up for this year's Carers Week with lots of information events and activities.
A delegation of Cabinet Members and officers will be heading to Leeds next week for the UK's Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum
If you're a parent or carer, have your say on proposed changes to school meals.
Cabinet will meet next week to consider changing our home to school transport policies.
Are you ready to take the next step on your leadership journey?
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on the actions you can take to improve your mental health.
We're inviting you to volunteer as a Wellbeing Champion and help support the health and wellbeing of colleagues across the organisation.
We're celebrating the vital role our carers play in transforming young lives as part of this month's Foster Care Fortnight.
This Sunday, 17 May 2026, is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, and Biphobia – often shortened to IDAHOBIT.
If you or someone you know could benefit from support and advice, Alzheimer's Society is hosting a range of events for people with dementia and their families.
In the latest employee survey, you told us you want clearer ways to develop and better career conversations.
We've updated our sickness absence policy.
You may remember that towards the end of last year we shared our plans to restore County Hall to its former glory.
Do you work with residents who may be at risk of being manipulated by a loan shark?
If you fancy treating yourself and raising money for a good cause then come to a bake sale in County Hall next Wednesday (13 May) between 10am and 2pm.
Last month we launched our new travel and expenses system and we're keen to know what you think about it.
Find out more about Our Derbyshire Rewards and how to get the most out of it to save you money.
One of our personal assistants who is also an RAF reservist has been deployed for 4 months to carry out full-time duties for her squadron in Lincolnshire.
An initiative to transform how Derbyshire works together to support children, young people and families is having a positive impact.
We're reviewing staff mobile phones that are still in circulation.
Since our last update, preparatory work across the ten Derby and Derbyshire councils involved in the reorganisation has continued to progress.
Dan Ayrton, currently Assistant Director – Resources and Waste, will be taking over as Director of Environment and Transport as an interim role.
Your P60 for the current tax year is now available to view and download in SAP.
The Families First Partnership (FFP) is transforming how Derbyshire works together to support children, young people and families.
Whatever you have planned this summer, whether it's a holiday or days out, make sure that you check out the savings you can make with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Do you know a family who could benefit from our Healthier Futures programme?
Congratulations to our Risk and Insurance team who have been shortlisted for Team of the Year in the Association of Local Authority Risk Managers (ALARM) awards
Enter Cyclescheme's prize draw and you could win a SCOTT Addict Gravel 40 bike worth RRP £2,349.
The government's public consultation on proposals to reorganise councils in Derby and Derbyshire has now closed.
The 'find a colleague' feature is no longer available, but there's now a more modern and better supported way to find people across the organisation.
Congratulations to Peter Storey who has received a lifetime achievement award from the Chesterfield Canal Trust.
Have you had the chance to look at our new Council Plan yet?
One of the Digital Innovation Hub ideas last year involved taking part in the King's College London/Amazon Web Services Impact Accelerator Programme
Have you heard about our employee mental health network?
Join one of the 'My Money Matters' webinars to find out more about the Local Government Pension Scheme, shared cost AVCs and how to retire early.
If you're a Copilot Chat user, from 15 April 2026 you'll no longer be able to access Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or OneNote.
We've launched a new 'focused, pragmatic and no nonsense' Council Plan which will set our direction up to 2029.
The brand new Corporate Services and Transformation (CST) hub site – a central place to find news, information, and updates from across CST – has launched.
Congratulations to David Dale, who has recently marked 5 decades of working in our planning service.
Our new travel and expenses system, SAP Concur, is now live and can be accessed via a tile on the SAP Fiori Dashboard.
Schools in Derby and Derbyshire have dramatically improved the way they support neurodiverse children thanks to a project we're part of to improve inclusion.
We've made improvements to the way gifts and hospitality are recorded.
We're encouraging young people ready to step into the world of work to come and join us as we launch our new Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
We've submitted the council's formal response to the government's seven-week statutory consultation on proposals for reorganising councils in Derbyshire.
Our White Hall outdoor education centre near Buxton recently hosted pupils from William Rhodes Primary School in Chesterfield.
Our fostering teams came together recently to celebrate their achievements in supporting our children in care.
Following a recent fire alarm at County Hall, we'd like to remind you that when a fire alarm sounds in any of our buildings.
Our Derbyshire Rewards is enhancing security with the introduction of Multi-factor authentication (MFA) from 31 March.
As we mentioned in last week's Our Derbyshire, our current travel and expenses system in Fiori will be switching off at the end of this month.
From 1 April 2026, all travel and expense claims will move to a new system called SAP Concur which can be accessed via a tile on the SAP Fiori Dashboard.
The deadline for completing this year's PDRs is fast approaching.
There's still time to have your say in the government's 7-week statutory consultation on the 5 proposals for reorganising councils in Derbyshire.
Our Pride employee network group is pleased to share the meeting dates for the year.
There's a new way to contact finance colleagues for certain services and requests.
If you use the A5012 Via Gellia you'll be interested to know that average speed cameras are in operation.
If you're thinking about planning some activities over Easter this year, whether it's a few days away, Don't forget to check Our Derbyshire Rewards.
We have had an artificial intelligence (AI) policy in place since February 2025, which all colleagues must comply with.
We're making security even stronger and easier by introducing multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a mandatory step for signing in to Microsoft applications.
We're looking to boost our team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs).
131 colleagues completed our recent survey and shared how they are feeling about action taken, following the 2025 employee survey.
From 1 April 2026 we'll be required to publish contract details notices on the Find a Tender online portal for all spend over £25,000 (excluding VAT).
Congratulations to all our colleagues at White Hall who are celebrating after the family favourite was crowned the best for outdoor adventure.
Our current travel and expenses system, in Fiori, will be switching off on 31 March.
Enter Cyclescheme's prize draw and you could win a Marin Headlands 1 worth £2,499.
If you're the working parent of a child aged from 9 months to 4 years old, you could be eligible for funded childcare.
Last October, we ran a Menopause Café with our colleagues from Leicester and Kent Councils.
A new report has found that the Derbyshire Local Area Partnership is committed to continuous improvement in education, health and care services for...
My Money Matters is hosting webinars to help you find out more about savings and investments, wills and estate planning, debt planning and money management.
The AI Academy offers a range of short AI modules and longer learning pathways designed to help colleagues build their AI skills at their own pace.
Well done to our trading standards team who have successfully prosecuted a Derbyshire business for selling vapes to an underage person.
Caring staff and excellent integrated working between health and social care teams impressed inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
New procedures to deliver consultation activity across the council have been developed.
The cybersecurity mandatory course now needs to be completed annually.
We're thrilled to announce that we're launching our AI Academy, including a dedicated AI apprenticeship and a catalogue of short courses and modules.
We've set a balanced budget for the year ahead and agreed a less than maximum level council tax rise.
Our public health team were proud to be part of a Guinness World Record‑breaking event organised by Age UK Derby and Derbyshire and Chesterfield.
We're looking to boost our team of Mental Health First Aiders.
We promised to keep you up to date with the latest information about local government reorganisation (LGR).
Do people often say they can hear background noise on your Teams calls?
Children and young people in our care enjoyed a day of fun and learning at Derbyshire Police Headquarters.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us and growing at a rapid pace.
Strong leadership and a safe and nurturing environment has earned one of our children's homes a good rating in all areas by Ofsted.
This week is National Apprenticeship Week. We recently spoke to some of our apprentices to bring to life the variety of apprenticeships.
Several changes and updates have recently been made to our constitution which you may need to be aware of as part of your role.
Our Performance Development Review (PDR) cycle runs from April to March every year.
Microsoft Bookings with Me, is a helpful scheduling tool designed to simplify how colleagues and external partners book time with you.
We're making important improvements to how we manage procurement.
If you are looking to book a holiday this year, make sure you check out what savings are available on Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Is it your job to communicate with people about their health?
Following a review by health, safety and wellbeing and facilities management, toasters in office kitchens and food and drink preparation areas will be removed.
We're delighted to support National Apprenticeship Week 2026 which takes place between 9 and 15 February 2026.
Phishing emails are fraudulent communications designed to deceive recipients into disclosing sensitive information, such as account details.
Copilot Chat is evolving all the time, and over the past couple of months several great improvements have landed.
28 January was International Data Privacy Day – a day to empower people and organisations to respect privacy and build trust
You're invited to the LGBT+ History Month Roundtable event.
A Derbyshire couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for some of the county's most vulnerable children have been honoured with a national award.
Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on Tuesday 27 January, and is a date to remember all those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups.
Our current travel claim system in Fiori will soon be replaced by a new app called SAP Concur.
You gave us feedback on what matters most to you through the employee survey in June.
Cabinet members will be asked to approve our revised Council Plan at a meeting on 29 January 2026.
A consultation event has been arranged to help people have their say on our proposals to update home to school travel policies.
Copilot workshops are back, with brand new Prompt Pro!
Digital services launched the Innovation Hub a year ago.
The new financial year is getting closer so please make sure you take any remaining annual leave that you are due, in line with our working for us booklet.
The fixed term contract policy has been revised.
We're reminding all colleagues of the need to follow the council's rules in relation to the receipt of hospitality or gifts
Ruth Casey has now started as our new Assistant Director of HR, as part of the People and Organisational Change team.
You now have until 5pm on 19 January to apply for our leadership apprenticeships.
The procurement team is modernising how we procure goods, projects and services through a full rewrite of the Standing Orders
The Action Deafness Derbyshire Facebook group has recently been launched.
We're backing Love Food, Hate Waste's campaign to reduce festive food waste.
With the Christmas period fast approaching, we want to thank you for your continued hard work and dedication.
'Derbyshire Truly Shines at Christmas'…
Our employee survey has shown, for the last 3 years, that the top concern across our employees is whether you are fairly remunerated for the work that you do.
You may be aware that we've had to revise our plans for the future of 8 of our care homes after the planned sale fell through.
Consultations have been launched into future options for 2 services we deliver.
As part of our review of feedback from the employee survey, we're also refreshing our learning and development ambition.
You're invited to join our Chairman, and the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir for Christmas carols over lunchtime next Wednesday.
Don't forget, before you buy a Christmas present, check to see if you can make a saving through Our Derbyshire Rewards.
Our fostering team helped to spread some Christmas sparkle for children we look after and their amazing carers.
A message from Julie Etheridge, Director People and Organisational Change:
A number of issues regarding lone working have been raised recently so we have updated our guidance on the management of lone working.
Neil Crittenden has been officially appointed as our new permanent Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service following approval by Full Council.
We've got one month left to go until all of you are using OneDrive!
If you're the working parent of a child aged from 9 months to 4 years old you could be eligible for funded childcare.
If you need any changes made to Teams Telephony over the Christmas period, please send your requests via Halo by 18 December 2025.
Two proposals to consult the public about how adult education is delivered in the future and plans to change school travel policies have been agreed by Cabinet.
A message from Councillor Alan Graves, Leader of the Council.
As part of our ongoing transformation programme to deliver a safer, more effective, and innovative Highways Service for Derbyshire.
Winter weather information.
December pay date
Our Derbyshire Rewards Daily Deals Week is here.
It's almost time for the latest Our Derbyshire Daily Deals Week.
Our Cabinet is due to meet next week (Thursday 4 December 2025) to discuss 2 proposals to consult the public.
Our library service is ensuring it's fit-for-the-future by remaining at the heart of the communities it serves.
If you weren't able to make the recent webinar about our electric/plug in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, you can now watch a recording
To mark International Fraud Awareness Week 2025, we have launched a new fraud awareness e-learning module.
We joined colleagues across the country to support National School Meals Week.
November is Care Leavers Month, a time to recognise and celebrate young people who have experienced care.
With the weather getting colder this week, do you know which roads we grit?
Whether you've started your Christmas shopping or not, have you thought about how Our Derbyshire Rewards could save you some money?
Our contractors are nearing the completion of emergency work to remove more than 100 trees alongside the A6 between Cromford and Matlock Bath.
Our household waste recycling centre at Stonegravels will be closed temporarily from 8 to 12 December 2025 for maintenance work.
Following changes to the mandatory learning requirements, here's another quick reminder of how often to complete courses.
Our proposals for local government reorganisation took a step forward last night.
We created our new values together with colleagues back in April.
We held a Remembrance Day service at County Hall on Tuesday.
We're excited to announce the upcoming launch of the new finance information hub.
Children's Services is the latest department to have their home drives set to read-only and is preparing to complete the switch to OneDrive on 1 December.
Thanks to the Gifting Hub from Our Derbyshire Rewards, you can send a discounted, personalised eGift card direct to your recipient.
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.
Next week we'll be supporting Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 to protect Derbyshire residents from abuse.
If your child is due to start school next September or move from infants to juniors - you need to apply for their primary, infant or junior place.
We've closed the A6 between Cromford and Matlock Bath for urgent tree safety work.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at County Hall next Tuesday 11 November to remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country.
Windows Hello has now been successfully launched across the council.
With Christmas shopping season is now upon us, have you thought about how Our Derbyshire Rewards.
During November, we'll be celebrating the achievements of our care experienced young people.
If you'd like to know more about our electric/plug-in hybrid car salary sacrifice scheme you can join a webinar run by Tusker.
The Corporate Management Team has approved updates to our core learning programme, with new mandatory courses and updates.
Hello, It's a privilege to be writing to you for the first time as the Interim Chief Executive.
If you missed the webinar from My Money Matters during Pensions Awareness Week, a recording is now available.
We're excited to let you know that the Microsoft Translator app is now available for download on all work smartphones!
In today's ever-evolving workplace, the way we learn is just as important as what we learn.
Every day, thousands of frontline colleagues across Adult Care and Children's Services support people with complex needs.
By the end of October, your line manager will meet with you to share your team's employee survey results and seek your input in developing a local action plan.
Save some money keeping everyone occupied this half term and see what discounts and offers there with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
As Simon Stevens takes up the post of Interim Chief Executive while a permanent successor to Emma Alexander is recruited.
Since launching Copilot Chat to all staff in September, we've seen a fantastic response across the council.
Windows Hello will soon be available as part of our ongoing commitment to improving digital security and user experience.
This November is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.
Enter Cyclescheme's prize draw and you could win a New lane foldable helmet worth £89.99.
Our plans for the future of County Hall are progressing, and the next step is for Derbyshire Dales District Council to consider our planning application.
Councillor Paul Maginnis has been announced as our new Cabinet Support Member for SEND and Education.
We're hosting the UK Internet Centre's Online Safety Live briefing, featuring the latest research, tools, tech and tips to keep children safe online.
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.
When Billy Morley began helping children cross Derbyshire roads safely on their way to school he had no idea the impact it would have on his own life.
Councillor Simon Mabbott has been announced as our new Cabinet Member for SEND and Education.
This month we've welcomed a huge number of colleagues to our 'Welcome to OneDrive' workshops, and the feedback has been brilliant.
Do you have an interest in dementia and want to help improve services across Derbyshire?
Do you want to save a bit of money on your journey to work? We've partnered with KINTO Join to make it quick and easy to share your commute with colleagues.
October is World Menopause Month. We want to share the different ways you can get information and support to help you navigate the symptoms and issues.
Did you attend a webinar about Shared Cost AVCs or the Derbyshire Pension Fund during Pensions Awareness Week?
October is Cybersecurity Awareness month – a great time to spotlight the importance of safeguarding our digital data.
All colleagues are reminded of the need to follow our rules in relation to the receipt of hospitality or gifts.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) notetakers are becoming a regular feature in our meetings, making it easier to capture key points.
We're excited to share an important update on mandatory learning – designed with your time, role, and development in mind.
Throughout October, we want to focus on our accountable value!
Our finance service undergoing a major transformation designed to make financial processes and systems clearer, more accessible.
After introducing you to the design and delivery team last week, we're back with a snapshot of the numbers that bring our work to life.
But we'd love to see more! If you haven't yet attended a Welcome to OneDrive workshop.
With CSSC(formerly the Civil Service Sports Council) membership, you can enjoy more than 4,500 benefits.
Simon Stevens has been recommended for appointment as our Interim Chief Executive by a cross-party panel of members.
Ready to quit smoking for good? We've got your back!
Do you work with a resident or know someone with young onset dementia?
You may have seen the learning and development design and delivery team featured in the Innovative value deep dive article in Our Derbyshire.
From 29 September all files stored in the downloads folder on your laptop will be automatically deleted after 7 days.
We have submitted planning applications to Derbyshire Dales District Council regarding the Smedley's Hydro project.
The Org Explorer app will be part of Microsoft Teams and Outlook from 29 September 2025.
Ready to quit smoking for good?
Our ongoing wellbeing support we are collaborating with a number of other county councils to deliver specific menopause cafés.
Charlie Greaves, digital learning lead, recently carried the Baton of Hope through part of its journey through Derbyshire.
Through September the hot dry days of summer are feeling increasingly distant – umbrellas are back in action as the rains set in and the temperature falls.
National Fitness Day is on 24 September 2025. It's a day to celebrate physical activity and its benefits for everyone.
Colleagues in digital services have had their home drives removed and are now using OneDrive.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched new British Sign Language (BSL) fire safety videos
Share your views in our anonymous survey
If it's years since you passed your driving test you might like to know about our Driving Safer for Longer classes for over 50s.
A drop-in event is being held at County Hall on Monday 22 September 2025 to showcase how new technology can support people to remain independent at home.
We've now shared the 2025 employee survey results with leaders down to team level
Copilot Chat officially launched across the organisation last week
There have been a number of complaints recently
Your line manager will schedule your mid-year review meeting by the end of October 2025.
Do you know your blood pressure numbers? One in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure.
Across the East Midlands, too many children in care are placed away from familiar schools, friends, and communities due to a shortage of local foster carers.
How was your first week of Mode Shift Month? For those who jumped in the saddle for Love to Ride Cycle September, keep on pedalling.
Our contestants for the Our Derbyshire Awards 2025 have now been chosen.
We define Empowered as 'we support, trust and value each other'.
Our emergency planning team is urging all colleagues to think about steps they can take to be prepared in an emergency.
It's Pensions Awareness Week from 15 to 19 September 2025.
The CSSC (formerly the Civil Service Sports Council) has launched their latest challenge – the European Adventure.
We've launched Copilot Chat, ran the workshops, and shared some early success stories. Now it's over to you.
From 15 to 30 September 2025 you can take part in fun, fitness, and friendly competition.
There will be the second test of the national emergency alert on Sunday 7 September at 2025 around 3pm.
We've launched a survey for colleagues so you can tell us your opinions about local government reorganisation
Copilot Chat is due to land on 1 September including on council mobiles
Young people with a learning disability and autism have been at the heart of designs for a new specialist residential service
Mode Shift Month is a 30-day celebration dedicated to all things walking, wheeling, cycling, and journey-sharing by public transport or car.
The rollout of Simpler Recycling in our buildings – where food waste must be separated from general waste and recycling – is now complete.
Check out Cycle September 2025. It's a fun, free, and friendly challenge that's open to riders of all levels.
All departments have now had the OneDrive sync app installed and colleagues in digital services have had their home drives made read-only.
Enter the Cycle Scheme prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a brand-new Whyte e-bike worth £2,299.
We've launched a new programme – Unstoppable Derbyshire, aimed at helping young people achieve their full potential.
Just a reminder that we've taken the decision to move from weekly to fortnightly cleaning across all our workplaces
We're keen to hear from more of you on our proposals for local government reorganisation.
We recently carried out an exercise to test access to our buildings.
We're turning on Copilot Chat – your new AI-powered assistant – for all staff on 1 September 2025.
Over the coming months, our traditional network-based Home Drives will be phased out and replaced with OneDrive.
We're switching on Copilot Chat, Microsoft's AI-powered assistant, across the council on 1 September 2025
We are holding a service of commemoration to mark Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.
Throughout August, we want to focus on our Innovative value!
If you have children, preparing for their return to school after the summer holidays can be an expensive business.
Our 2025 employee survey results are in and we're now able to share the headlines with you.
The Baton of Hope is coming to Derbyshire including a wet sponge throwing event on Wednesday 20 August on the terrace at County Hall.
The 2025/26 national pay agreement for Local Government Service employees, Chief Officers and Chief Executives has now been agreed.
Have you had your say on our proposals to reduce the number of councils in Derby and Derbyshire from 10 to 2?
Copilot Chat is arriving soon, fully vetted and ready to transform your working day!
We've launched a questionnaire to find out what local people think of our proposals to reduce the number of councils in Derby and Derbyshire from 10 to 2.
We maintain an anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategy.
The Baton of Hope is coming to Derbyshire on 13 September 2025 and our own Charlie Greaves will be carrying the baton for part of this leg.
On 9 July 2025, Full Council considered the performance and budget report for the year 2024/25.
The webinar schedule from My Money Matters is now live. These free sessions are all about making your money feel a little easier to understand.
Are you a working parent? You could be eligible for up to 30 hours of funded childcare for your pre-school child.
Do you know a local organisation, business or private landowner who would like to create new woodland in your community?
This week, the OneDrive app was remotely installed to colleagues in corporate services and transformation. Next week, it's place's turn!
We've taken the decision to move from weekly to fortnightly cleaning across all our workplaces to help reduce the cost of our cleaning contract.
Life can be tough sometimes and we all might need a little support.
Our current working arrangements policy was implemented in April 2023 and is due to be reviewed.
Our Managing Director Emma Alexander has announced her plans to leave Derbyshire County Council.
Throughout July, we want to focus on our value collaborative!
Last week, we announced the plan to phase out traditional home drives and move over to OneDrive.
We're hosting virtual drop-in sessions on Thursday 17 July 2025 for anyone who has a question about apprenticeships at the council.
Alcohol awareness week runs from 7 to 13 July 2025 and it's a great time to make some positive changes.
In recent months lots of work has been done to update the Derbyshire Observatory, and all of the data and content has been given a new look.
We're running a loan shark awareness event so you can find out more about how we can help residents avoid loan sharks and risky loans.
Values are our guiding principles that shape how we make decisions and interact with each other.
Sign up to free training this summer to help you, your colleagues, friends and family stay safe in the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer.
In order to reflect the recent change of leadership at Derbyshire County Council, our constitution has been amended
Do you know someone who's got what it takes to help Derbyshire children stay safe as they walk to school?
Full Council will consider whether to move forward to explore a new 'preferred option' for reorganising councils in Derbyshire at a meeting next week (9 July).
Our 2025 employee survey has now closed and we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who took part. Our overall response rate is 41.4%.
We're a lead member of Derbyshire's new SEND Improvement and Assurance Board which is now working within an Ofsted-approved 'Priority Impact Plan'.