The latest news for our employees.
You can also sign up to receive the Our Derbyshire eNewsletter to your email inbox.
Our official position is not to use ChatGPT but to use Microsoft 365 Copilot.
With colder weather and darker nights now upon us, a reminder to save energy where you can - just like you would at home.
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 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.
The company that we used to supply our eyecare vouchers no longer supports the scheme, so we now have a new contract with Specsavers.
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.
World Menopause Day on Friday 18 October, we want to improve awareness and provide support to colleagues.
10 October 2024 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme is focused on 'Workplace Mental Health'.
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.
It's Stoptober – the perfect time to stop smoking for good.
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.
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.
We've been sharing department level results with senior leaders and making plans in response to what you've told us.
We're helping colleagues to become savers and with 4 paydays left until Christmas there's still time to open a savings account.
Events start this week for people to find out more about proposals to change the way pre-school families are supported in Derbyshire.
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.
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.
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.
We need your help to give police and partners information on the key cohesion and terrorism threats within the local area.
This week is Daily Deals week with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
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.
10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. We offer free training courses on suicide bereavement.
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.
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.
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.
Derbyshire police are sharing an important message after 9 motorbike riders sadly lost their lives in the county in the last month.
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.
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.
Engineers will be at our County Hall complex to undertake annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) on electrical equipment that is used for flexible working.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
There are just a few days left before the annual employee survey closes at midnight on Friday 28 June.
We now have a new space on the main ground floor corridor at County Hall which is open to everyone for prayer and contemplation.
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.
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.
Today is Clean Air Day. Clean air is essential for our wellbeing and that of the environment.
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
Our Derbyshire Daily Deals Week runs from 3 to 9 June 2024 where different retailers will have increased deals each day.
Sight Support Derbyshire is holding a series of information events where you can find out what support is available and try out a range of equipment.
Work to fix a landslip on Oker Road, near Darley Bridge, is due to start from Monday 3 June 2024.
Our next employee survey runs for 4 weeks during June and it's really important that everyone has the opportunity to participate and share their views.
Our consultation on the future of 2 types of grant funding to voluntary and community groups across Derbyshire has launched.
Some updates and additions have been made to our constitution that you may need to be aware of.
The water leak at County Hall has now been fixed, but the building will remain closed for today. It will reopen to employees and visitors tomorrow, 30 May 2024.
Do you have any burning questions about the PDR process? Want to get tips on SMART goal setting? Like to know more about competencies and how to use them?
We're gearing up for this year's Carers Week with lots of information events and activities.
A consultation on proposals to redesign our residential care and day centres for older people is now underway and we're urging everyone to have their say.
We're introducing a pool of 'flexible resource care workers' with the first implementation phase to start in August.
A decision to move Buxton Museum and Art Gallery from its current base in the town has been announced by Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis.
Our next employee survey runs for 4 weeks across June and it's really important that everyone has the opportunity to participate and share their views.
Last week was Business Continuity Awareness Week – a campaign that raises awareness of business continuity and resilience.
We are hosting a one-off, facilitated Teams-based leadership apprenticeship question and answer drop-in session.
A forthcoming state-of-the-art electric car charging facility at our Markham Vale Business Park at junction 29a of the M1.
17 May marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), which celebrates LGBT+ rights and culture.
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2024 and this year's theme is 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.
2 May 2024 saw a range of elections taking place across the country for local government, police and crime commissioners and mayoral combined authorities.
Our new Digital Services division is now established.
Our annual surface dressing programme starts next week, to help improve the surface of roads across the county.
Free advice on setting up a business and more at the Spring Business Fair on Friday 17 May 2024 from midday to 2pm.
We have set a balanced budget for 2024/25 and we have a sensible savings plan to allow us to deliver it.
You should now have completed your PDR meetings for 2023/2024 and be preparing for and scheduling 2024 PDR meeting.
We've launched a consultation on proposals to change the way we support people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Do you know someone looking for a new business venture? We're looking for caterers to serve refreshments at several of our countryside sites and parks.
To mark National Smile Month, our oral health promotion team is launching a competition.
We're looking for photographs of colleagues to form a slideshow to play during the interval at the Our Derbyshire Awards evening.
Here's a true life story from County Hall.
On Monday 29 April 2024 Cabinet will meet to consider a number of reports which have been published online today.
AVC Wise, our partner for delivering shared cost AVCs to Local Government Pension Scheme members is changing its name to My Money Matters.
We've listened to your feedback about the HR information available on Our Derbyshire and we're exploring ways that this can be improved.
From 1 May 2024 HR Services will no longer be inputting missed flexi time entries.
The first ever election for a mayor for the East Midlands will take place in just 3 weeks' time on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Our Cabinet has agreed to consult on options to change support for people with learning disabilities and/or who are autistic.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire (JUCD) has launched its new wellbeing timetable for spring.
It is now time to schedule the end of year Performance Development Review (PDR) meetings between line manager and individual.
Solid plans outlining ambitions, values and objectives for the year ahead lie at the heart of our refreshed Council Plan
Stress is something that we all experience at some point. Whether it's a work deadline, financial worries or something more serious.
Our Cabinet will consider proposals to consult on options to change support for people with learning disabilities and/or who are autistic when it meets.
The upgraded SAP is now live. The SAP Fiori icon is now available. If you can't see the icon on your desktop, please log off your device and log on again.
We've opened a re-use shop at our household waste recycling centre in Bolsover.
New Director of Digital joins Corporate Services and Transformation.
From 1 April 2024 we will be accepting applications to join the 2024 Leadership apprenticeship cohorts.
Trans Day of Visibility takes place every year on 31 March to celebrate trans and non-binary people and raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans people.
The Performance Capability Procedure and the Redundancy, Redeployment and Protection of Earnings Policy have been reviewed and updated.
Safety online is constantly changing and this event will provide all the latest information and detailed resources.
We will be adopting a Contract Management Framework across the council with County Procurement, Compliance team taking the lead on implementation.
Windows 11 has arrived at Derbyshire County Council with a new look and exciting features.
Our registration service is looking to recruit relief deputy registrars to help with our very busy ceremony programme in the Derbyshire.
Don't forget that Our Derbyshire Rewards can help you get more for your money.
On Tuesday 2 April 2024, in conjunction with the SAP upgrade, HR Services will be restructured.
The SAP upgrade is scheduled to happen over the Easter weekend 2024.
Employees and managers who use SAP Workplace, as well as OrderPoint shoppers and approvers, will access the system in a new dashboard from Tuesday 2 April 2024.
If you need to know about things that are happening in and around the County Hall complex but don't already receive County Hall news, sign up now.
Do you know anyone who would make a good school appeal panel member? We're looking for people to sit on the panels.
18 to 24 March 2024 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
SAP is getting an upgrade on Tuesday 2 April 2024 when Workplace will be replaced by a new Fiori dashboard for HR manager and employee self-service activities.
We're asking Derbyshire residents have their say on a new political map for the county.
In September last year we asked you to fill out a short survey to give police and partners information on the communities you work in.
This year, all laptops and PC devices will receive an upgrade to Windows 11. This will happen in a phased approach from the end of March.
We've added another event to recognise Women's History Month and International Women's Day which is marked today.
Free access to emotional and practical support through our employee assistance programme.
User guides are now available on Learning Centre.
We'd like to say thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to nominate a colleague for an Our Derbyshire Award this year.
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is Inspire Inclusion.
On Tuesday 2 April 2024, SAP will be getting an upgrade.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the holy month of Ramadan?
Joined Up Care Derbyshire has a wide range of free, ongoing menopause support sessions.
Dance and strut your way back to the 70s, 80s and move and groove to the 90s and 00s with simple, fun dance steps and movements.
We've seen an increase in the number of scam calls from people claiming to be from a supplier and offering to send free merchandise to colleagues.
Please remember to check cupboards, filing cabinets and desks if you're moving to a new office space.
SAP will be getting an upgrade which will see a new Fiori dashboard replacing Workplace for all employee and manager self-service activities.
Our Derbyshire Award nominations close at midnight tomorrow.
On 7 February we held a celebration event recognising the achievements of our employees who successfully completed their apprenticeship in 2023.
We have set a balanced budget for the year ahead following our meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
Earlier this week you should have received an email inviting you to attend an online session to update you on our organisation action plan.
As we approach the end of this financial year, it is time to schedule the end of year PDR meetings between you and your line manager.
March is Women's History Month and this year International Women's Day takes place on Friday 8 March 2024.
We've had nearly 100 nominations for Our Derbyshire Awards so far so thanks to everyone who has taken the time to help recognise their colleagues' achievements.
Our Cabinet has agreed to consult on proposals for possible changes to our early help and children's centres.
In Derbyshire, 6 in 10 adults have low health literacy. This means they will struggle to understand everyday health information.
You are invited to join our Pride network on Thursday 29 February 2024 between 11.30am and 12.30pm to mark this year's LGBT+ History Month.
The Procurement Act 2023 will introduce will change the way public sector organisations buy goods and services.
Save some money on keeping the kids occupied this half term and see what discounts and offers there are with Our Derbyshire Rewards.
We have appointed JR Pat Testing as our new supplier for in-service appliance testing which includes PAT and fixed appliance testing
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a nomination for Our Derbyshire Awards.
On Tuesday 2 April 2024 we'll be upgrading SAP - the software that we use to manage our information in HR, finance and procurement.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire has updated its wellbeing webinar programme for February.
Do you volunteer or are you considering contributing some of your time to help an organisation in your community that means a lot to you?
Her work helping combat cybercrime in Derbyshire has earned one of our senior community safety officers national recognition.
A series of targeted support for colleagues with disabilities, hidden disabilities, neurodiversity and/or long-term health conditions.
We're supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2024, taking place between 5 and 11 February.
The Care Quality Commission is to begin its inspection of our adult social care functions and duties.
Have your say on a new political map for Derbyshire, designed to ensure county councillors represent around the same number of people.
In October we updated you that we've reviewed our existing approach to celebrating long service
At its meeting today, Cabinet considered the Revenue Budget Report 2024-25 which includes the budget savings proposals announced at the beginning of the year.
Do you know someone whose home or business was severely damaged by flooding between 19 and 25 October 2023?
We're supporting Time To Talk day because 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem and it's time for the stigma to end.
We are excited to introduce our upcoming series of Clipchamp workshops, designed to enhance your digital creativity and video editing skills.
Designed to increase collaboration, Loop is a great tool for notetaking, project management, brainstorming, managing MS Task lists, and more!
Holocaust Memorial Day took place on 27 January - a date which brings communities together to remember the Holocaust and genocides around the world.
Nominations for this year's Our Derbyshire Awards are open until Friday 16 February 2024.
The next step in our budget setting process will be for Cabinet to consider the Revenue Budget Report 2024-25 when it meets on Thursday 1 February 2024.
Joined Up Care Derbyshire offers a wide range of wellbeing resources including a comprehensive programme of webinars.
We aim to maintain high standards of conduct, by preventing criminal activity through money laundering.
This week is #EnergySaversWeek and there are lots of great tips for cutting your energy use and your costs.
Our contract with Ricoh has come to an end.
We are unable to recall emails that have been sent externally so please take extra care and make sure you are sending the email to the correct person or people.
The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC) needs your help to shape and develop the Derbyshire Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
A report went to Cabinet yesterday which included a number of budget savings proposals to support the setting of a balanced budget for 2024 to 2025.
Do you want to start the new year by moving more, feeling physically fitter, and giving yourself a mental boost?
Important information if you have a work mobile phone.
More than 50 people attended our Creating LGBT+ Inclusive Spaces' webinar held on 13 December.
Earlier this year we announced plans to consider a new future for County Hall, and at the time promised to keep you informed of the progress of this project.
Have you ever needed a tool or piece of equipment to do a job around the house or garden but don't want to buy something you'll never use again?
Over recent months, I have made you aware of the financial pressures that we, like many other councils, are currently facing.
Our public health team would like your help to co-produce a preconception / healthy pregnancy campaign.
Watch Councillor Barry Lewis as he looks back over this year's highlights and challenges, and sends best wishes to all for 2024.
Some minor changes have been made to our Constitution which has now been updated online.
Thank you to colleagues who have been working hard to help reduce our energy bills and to those who have volunteered to be our Energy Champions.
Check out the latest edition of our Derbyshire Now residents' magazine if you're looking for discount days out in Derbyshire this festive season and beyond.
With Christmas nearly upon us, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and dedication to supporting the people of Derbyshire.
Watch Councillor Barry Lewis call for urgent action from the government to provide extra funding
Call Derbyshire will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day, except for urgent social care calls and emergency calls about our buildings.
Our colleagues in health are encouraging everyone to 'think which service' is right for their needs as the winter starts to bite.
Throughout December and into the new year, our ICT colleagues are running an electronic equipment amnesty.
This year's December pay date will be Thursday 21 December 2023.
The government's autumn statement announced a reduction of 2 percentage points in employees National Insurance contributions main rate from 6 January 2024.
It was great to see that over 1,700 colleagues joined our Teams live event, led by Emma Alexander and our executive directors on 5 December 2023.
Given the importance of financial controls and the urgent need to reduce in-year spend, we have now implemented a revised purchasing process.
Corporate services and transformation are today announcing some important changes to their structure that will take place with immediate effect.
Did you know that you can view live pictures from traffic cameras that we have across the county?
The image for this year's corporate Christmas card has again been supplied by one of our employees, Chris Cookman.
Our public health team has just published episode 3 of the Let's Chat Derbyshire mental health podcast.
Single bus fares are still only £2, saving you money this Christmas and beyond.
GovWifi will be undergoing a major upgrade and will be down on 13 December 2023 from 10pm to midnight.
During the winter, the number of germs circulating increases. So you're more likely to be exposed to germs that cause coughs, colds, and sickness.
Emma Alexander and the executive directors will be holding another Teams live event on 5 December 2023 from 4.30pm to 5pm.
We are taking the opportunity to review the changes we've made to the new process and are we interested in getting your input.
Individuals can unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
The latest webinars from our Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire team.
Do you know which roads we grit? We have lots of gritting information, and a map which tells you when a road was last gritted.
Proposed changes to the council's community care charging policy will be considered at a meeting next week.
We successfully applied for government funding to become part of England's Community Forest network.