Congratulations
Fundraiser
New Council Website Address
Following an instruction from the UK Government, we have changed the Council’ s website address from www. clacksweb. org. uk to www. clacks. gov. uk
The website domain name change impacts on the Council’ s logo, which has also been updated to reflect the change.
We have taken this opportunity to render the corporate logo bilingual in line with the Gaelic Language Plan, which was agreed by Council in June 2015.
Congratulations
Well done to Alistair Beveridge who has completed his Level 2 Business and Administration SVQ. Having completed his Modern Apprenticeship with the Council, Alistair has successfully gained a full time post in Education.
Fundraiser
Staff from child care and local foster carers held a MacMillan Coffee Morning in Kilncraigs, raising £ 187 for this good cause.
Long Service
Congratulations to Lesley Johnstone, who works as a cleaner at Centre Space, Spiers Centre and ABC Nursery on her 25 years’ service.
Farewells
Andy Wyse, Team Leader in Legal Services and Council Solicitor Janet McCrum have both retired from the Council.
Roads & Transportation Business Support Administrator Heather Mitchell has left to join Stirling Council.
Kate Patience, who in her 42 years’ service worked in a variety of different roles, has left the Council.
Museum and Heritage Officer Susan Mills has also left the Council.
Strategy and Performance Adviser Ann Buchanan has left the Council after 15 years’ service.
Farewell to Accountant Anne Bryce.
ICT Services Team Leader Colin MacGillivray has left the Council.
Lottery Winners
The £ 250 August winner was Michelle Smith who works at Class Cuisine.
The £ 250 September winner was Karen Kirkwood who works in Resources & Governance.
For more information on the CFSLA staff lottery, please see
http:// www. cfslalottery. org. uk /
Stand up to Cancer Fundraising
Well done and thanks to everyone who took part in the Stand up to Cancer challenges. Thanks to everyone’ s generosity, we raised a total on the day of just under £ 950. Well deserved winners were: Tesco Ten Bay Challenge- Dan Bryceland. Triathlon- Richard Feehan.
Raffle prize winners- Natalie Currie, Nicola Wiseman, Elaine McInally, Francis Robertson, Elaine Douglas, Matina McConnichie, Laura Douglas, Becky Paterson, A’ chaileag Hodgson, Caroline Wick, Michael Powie, Jenifer Gibson and Sandy Sneddon.
Francis Robertson is pictured enjoying the running leg of the triathlon.
Zero tolerance approach to harassment
There has been a lot in the media recently about sexual harassment and misconduct. While there is no evidence that there is an issue in the Council, the corporate management team is not complacent and wishes to send out the message that there is no place for any form of harassment in the organisation.
The Council has a Dignity at Work Policy which covers harassment, bullying, discrimination and victimisation. In cases of serious wrongdoing( for example where a criminal offence may have been committed), guidelines for reporting concerns at work are published on CONNECT to promote a culture of whistleblowing with a mutual respect for customers, clients and employees.
The Council is also committed to equality and diversity and there is no place for discrimination in any guise on any grounds.
We would like to reassure any member of staff who may have suffered harassment in any form, that they can report this in the knowledge that the issue will be taken seriously and dealt with sensitively and promptly. Appropriate help and support will also be made available.
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