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News and updates
Have you booked your place at the One Hounslow Colleague Expo yet?
The event will feature a live presentation / Q&A from Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor Lily Bath and Chief Executive, Niall Bolger, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our colleagues and outlining our ambitions and priorities for the year ahead.
Colleagues will also have the chance to visit our LGC Council of the Year ‘market place’, showcasing the services and projects which supported our successful bid, and there will be a range of learning and development opportunities on offer.
Light refreshments and Council of the Year merchandise will also be available.
Please note - booking is essential for this event to help us ensure your safety.
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Are you an Operational Permit holder?
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If you hold an Operational Permit, please remember that there is an exclusion zone in place around Hounslow House.
The latest Operational Permit terms and conditions of use and details of the exclusion zone can be found here: Operational Permit information.
Any questions related to permits should be sent to parking.permits@hounslow.gov.uk
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Leave a message for Councillor Curran
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If you would like to send a message to Councillor Curran, we will be collating these in an e-card over the coming weeks. Please submit your message here: leave a message for the Leader.
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Easter charity raffle
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The Mayor of the London Borough of Hounslow, Councillor Bishnu Gurung, is hosting an Easter raffle to raise funds for the Mayor’s charity, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).
There are loads of fantastic prizes up for grabs, including a Cadbury Easter hamper, M&S voucher and Fullers hamper.
Tickets cost just £5 for five entries, and can be purchased over the phone or by bank transfer. Find out more and enter here: Easter raffle information.
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Would you like to be an Environmental Ambassador?
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Are you passionate about creating a green, environmentally friendly borough?
We want to include everyone in our climate change ambitions and would love to hear from colleagues who may be interested in signing up as an Environmental Ambassador.
From high-level plans for our future transport infrastructure to reminding peers to switch off the light when leaving the room – there’s an opportunity to get involved across the board.
Find out more and how to get involved here: calling for Environmental Ambassadors.
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Check out Spring Forward
Coming along to the One Hounslow Colleague Expo? Then why not take some time to visit our Spring Forward ‘pop-up’ mini marketplace.
Spring Forward is open on the ground floor of Hounslow House every weekday, from 9am to 5pm until Friday, 25 March.
Stalls / events include, upcycling workshops, Lampton Leisure services, Save the High Street and much more.
Emotional and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Our EAP is here to support colleagues with free, independent and confidential advice. The service provider, Validium, will always keep your identity and anything you discuss confidential.
Further information on the EAP service can be found here: how to access the EAP.
You can also find a range of resources from Validium on the intranet. This includes the new March newsletter on mindfulness: visit the EAP resources page.
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Has your device been PAT tested?
As more of us return to work at Hounslow House / council offices, it is important to get your device(s) PAT tested - an electrical safety test.
Our in-house Engineering team will be running drop-in PAT clinics throughout March, where you can bring in your electrical appliances to be tested and checked.
Clinics take place on:
Have you had your say in our Mind survey?
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Events
Kickstart your week with our stretch, breathe and relax sessions
Find out more about tax free childcare
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On Tuesday, 15 March and Wednesday, 16 March there will be a series of webinars to explain tax free childcare (TFC) for local authorities and family-facing professionals.
These sessions will help you to raise awareness and understanding of TFC. Attendees will be provided with ideas and ‘tools’ to motivate parents to sign up and use TFC to pay for childcare, out-of-school and holiday club provision.
Those who lead, manage or work in childcare settings can choose from two sessions taking place on:
Tuesday, 15 March 1.30pm to 3pm: book here
Wednesday, 16 March 6.30pm - 8pm: book here
For other family facing professionals, including health visitors, social workers or staff who work in children’s centres, there will be a session on:
Tuesday, 15 March at 10am - 11.30am: book here.
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Unison Annual General meeting
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Hounslow Unison is holding two Annual General Meetings in March. All Unison members are invited to attend.
The meetings are being held remotely via Teams on:
- Wednesday, 23 March 1pm-2pm
- Thursday, 24 March 5pm-6pm
Invites have been sent to Unison members directly via email. If you haven't received the email please, contact Unison on 07985232074. For more information email branch@hounslowunison.org.uk.
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Find out more about the Thriving Communities Fund
Before you go...
Let's keep in touch
If you have a new starter in your team or need to register someone to receive the Colleague Update, please email liz.carey@hounslow.gov.uk.
Do you have a story to tell?
If you'd like to submit a feature for the Colleague Update please get in touch with liz.carey@hounslow.gov.uk, we'd love to hear from you!
Next update
Wednesday, 16 March.
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