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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