 Leadership Group
Have a look at our updated Leadership Group pages and find out more about their responsibilities and teams
 Budget spending priorities survey
With reductions in Government funding, we have to rethink what we are able to provide, and what the expectations on us are. Part of this process
includes understanding local priorities. Your views will help us shape the
future of the Council. Take the survey
 Our care leavers’ Christmas event update
It looks like it's going to be a very
happy Christmas for our care leavers this year.
Over 60 volunteers have offered to help with our
Christmas day event, so we would like to say a massive thank you to them. This
brilliant response means that we are not looking for any more helpers at
the moment.
But
if you can help with some fundraising or donations for the event we would
love to hear from you. Please email Sophie Eillis
Find out more (PDF version)
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 Are you interested in working in early years and childcare? Then you have come to the right place!
We've launched a new campaign that promotes
careers in early years education. In Devon there are lots of
opportunities to make a real and lasting difference by working in this vibrant
and rewarding sector. As an early years practitioner you receive work-based
training and can progress to gaining a degree. The hours can be flexible, so
it’s a career that fits with you and your family commitments. There are
vacancies available today, so build your future by nurturing theirs
 Devon Cycle Challenge shows people Love to Ride in the county
More than 1,600 people from across Devon took part in the second annual Devon Cycle Challenge
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 Vote for the South Devon Highway to win the 2016 People's Choice Award
The SW branch of the Institution of Civil Engineers has
nominated the South Devon Highway for the national ‘People’s Choice’ award
after the scheme won the regional award. The competition is based on the public voting for the scheme
they think is most deserving, so vote now!
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 Planning Inspectorate publish report on Devon Minerals Plan
Our new Minerals Plan is set to be adopted following support from the Government’s Planning Inspectorate
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CareFirst downtime advanced warning
The
responsibility for hosting and supporting the CareFirst application is being
transferred from Scomis ICT Services to OLM, the suppliers of CareFirst.
To
allow the transfer to take place, CareFirst will be unavailable between 5.00pm
on Saturday 26 November and 5.00pm on Sunday 27 November at the latest. All CareFirst users will be notified by email once the system is
available again. More information (PDF version)
 Occupational Health update – keeping you check!
You may be aware that from 1 April we have been using a new external provider – IMASS for all our pre-employment screening and occupational health referrals. Feedback from managers and HR staff on the system and the quality of information in reports has been very positive. Find out more (PDF version)
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 Takeover Challenge Day 2016!
Today (Friday 18 November) is 'Takeover Challenge Day 2016', this is a national initiative by the Children’s Commissioner where young
people get to take over decision making in a range of settings.
Our young people are taking over our Participation Team for the morning,
and influencing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services pathway for children in care. We also have two young
people travelling to London to take over the Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth
Office as ‘DG Economic and Consular’ and ‘Chief Operating Officer’ (PDF version)
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 Payroll Christmas deadlines 2016
Please
note there are some earlier deadlines for Payroll over the Christmas
period. Find out when you need to submit claims and find out when you'll be paid! (PDF version)
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 Commemorating the
First World War Centenary
A
short ceremony was held at the County Hall Bellair flagpole on Friday 11
November to raise a Devon Remembers flag, and to remember those lost
during the
First World War and subsequent conflicts
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 Tuesday 15 November was #OurDay
Thank you to everyone who tweeted during the day, take a look and see what our local government colleagues in Devon got up to on #OurDay
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Exciting times for Devon Youth Service
The contract
to deliver Youth Services across Devon was won by staff-led DYS Space Limited (who will trade as
[space*]).
They are looking for a board of Trustees, so if you or anyone you know would be interested in applying and would like to know more, please visit the website and download the briefing pack
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 Social workers! Have you renewed your HCPC registration?
If you are a social worker you must renew your HCPC Health & Care Professions Council) registration by Wednesday 30 November.
More information (PDF version)
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Do you use an electric powered vehicle?
A change has been made to online mileage claims to allow
you to select ‘Electric’ as a fuel type. VAT cannot be reclaimed on mileage in electric vehicles
so select ‘No VAT charged’ on the VAT receipt option when claiming.
For queries regarding this change please email, or if your enquiry is urgent please call the
Employee Self Service Support Team on 01392 381303.
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Social care staff, care workers and health staff benefit from
parking exemptions
Since
promoting the parking exemptions for social care, care workers and
health staff to our teams we are seeing great benefits.
Workers
are able to spend more time with the people they support, and not worry
about the parking when carrying out home visits. Find out more (PDF version)
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 Vacancy for Lay Public Member of the Clinical Policy Committee
NHS NEW Devon CCG and South Devon and Torbay CCG are looking to recruit a new Lay Public Member to the Clinical Policy Committee. They will represent the public interest when the CCGs make decisions about the funding of medicines and treatments. Please apply by Friday 16 December
2016
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Meetings in session:
Development Management - Wednesday 23 November 2.00pm. Agenda
Public Rights of Way - Thursday 24 November 2.00pm. Agenda
Both of these meetings will be webcast
Job vacancies: This week's DCC vacancies and internal vacancies
Coaver meal of the day: The menu for week beginning 21 November
 Christmas lunch 2016 - places available!
This will take place in the Coaver Conference Room, County Hall. Places are available for Thursday 15 and Friday 16 December. Tickets on sale at the Coaver Restaurant.
View the menu
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 #GivingTuesday - charity Give as you Earn Scheme
The Charity Aid Foundation (CAF) Give As You Earn Scheme enables you to donate some of your pay to a charity of your choice. So why not celebrate #GivingTuesday on 29 November by signing up? (PDF version)
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 Office update
Our Children’s Social Work and Child Protection team have moved to the Annexe AG07 from room 129
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Competition Where in Devon? Send
answer
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Last
week's winner: Nicola
Sparrey, Customer
Support Officer
Last week's answer: Victoria Park, Bideford
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