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Welcome to You Matter, your weekly newsletter for Angus Council staff that gives you a roundup of news, events and new guidance.
We'd love your feedback and ideas for things you would like to be included in future editions. Send your thoughts to the Communications Team
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Angus Climate Week runs from the 26 September to the 2 October and is a week of FREE events led by communities, businesses, charities, and partnerships highlighting the many ways we all deliver climate action.
The Environment and Climate Change Team has worked with communities to pull together this exciting programme of walks, talks, activities, and educational sessions. Be inspired, make connections, and get involved.
#GlobalWarning #MakeAClimateChange
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Nominate your young stars!
Nominations are still open for Angus Youth Awards. But hurry - closing date is Friday 30 September. Help us shine a spotlight on the fantastic achievements of young people aged 11—25 who have made a difference in Angus by nominating a person or group.
#YoungGuns
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Get ready for inspection
Angus will be inspected on their Adult Support and Protection (ASP) processes between Dec 22 and Mar 23. Find out if it affects you
#ProtectingPeopleAngus
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Preventing fraud
We are taking part in the National Fraud Initiative, aimed at detecting fraud across the council and protecting public money.
#CheatDelete
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Fostering good relations
Thinking about becoming a foster carer or to find out about adoption? Join the Fostering and Adoption team for a chat at their face-to-face or online information sessions to find out more.
#GiveAChildAChance
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Top marks for Carseburn
Carseburn Road, a care home service for young people in Forfar received top marks in supporting children and young people’s rights and wellbeing after an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate in May 2022.
#TopTeam
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Work it...
Do you know a local business who could support young people getting ready to leave school to develop new skills and gain experience? Let them know about our work placements for young people!
#NiceWorkIfYouCanGetIt
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The name game
With more of us working from home, please make sure your contact details on Teams is up to date and your email signature details are correct. Adding a photo to your profile also helps people recognise you in Teams meetings!
#NameDropping
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It's beginning to look a lot like...
..the Angus Toy Appeal! Referrals are starting earlier this year as the numbers are expected to increase. Email richardsl@angus.gov.uk or angustoyappeal@gmail.com for your copy now. Closing date is 21 November. Donation boxes will also go out in early October. A list of donation boxes can be found on the Facebook page. Get involved and help make a difference to a child this Christmas. I had to take my dog to the vet after he ate the Christmas decorations last year. He was fine - he just had a bad case of tinselitus.
#YourPresentsIsRequested
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And finally...all things being equinox...
Today marks the start of the autumn season with the autumn equinox as the night becomes longer than the day. And with Halloween less than a witches broom away, Brechin Castle celebrates the season with a month of pumpkin picking and spooktacular fun. And if like me, you've already drunk your bodyweight in spiced pumpkin lattes, you may like these cosy autumn recipes to warm your cockles. And after that you may need a wee meander in wellies and warm clothes to walk off the calories...
#DontStopBeLeafing #TheMostWonderfulTimeOfTheYear
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