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Foreword
This is my first week as Chief Executive and as you know, I’ve been raring to get started! I’ve said in my weekly notes sent on Friday’s, that I do feel a huge sense of humility to take on this role. Read the full update.
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YPN Presents: 30 Minutes with Bayo Dosunmu and social
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) host an in-person event with Chief Executive, Bayo Dosunmu talking about his plans for the council and young professionals, as well as taking questions. This will be followed by an introduction to the YPN, and their plans for this year. The group will then head to Brockwell Park for some fun and games. If you have any questions for Bayo, or ideas for the YPN this year, please send via email YPN@lambeth.gov.uk. When: Wednesday 7 July, 3pm in Town Hall Mayor’s Heritage Suite.
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New access cards for all staff
A new access control system is being installed across our buildings and all staff will need to be issued with new access cards. Each staff member will be contacted by mid-July so that they can collect their new access card ahead of the change. During the installation phase you may see engineers on site installing new door hardware/card readers. FM will display signage within the buildings to make staff aware of planned works taking place. View dates and details on Lamnet.
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Lambeth Country Show 2022
The Lambeth Country show, one of the UK’s biggest and free family shows returns on the 16 & 17 July to Brockwell Park. The country show is one of Lambeth’s calendar highlights with something for everyone across two days. Returning this year are the sheep and owl displays, home grown vegetable and flower competitions, an abundance of craft and dance and an onsite farm. Plus there’s lots of food and drink from local providers as well as music, poetry and lots more.
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Getting the language right
The Tackling Race Equality Group are conducting a survey of local government organisations across London to capture views regarding terminology and language, particularly collective terms that describe Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. The findings will be used to produce a toolkit for London authorities. Find out more and take the survey by 8 July
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Electric future for parking enforcement cars
Parking and Enforcement team have unveiled a new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) car. The new vehicles, of which, this is the first of four, are fully electric Renault Zoe's, fitted out with ANPR that will transform how the council provide parking enforcement in Lambeth. See how the new car is helping to drive our Borough Plan goals forward.
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Lambeth Talk Summer issue
The latest Lambeth Talk is now available to read. The summer edition features information and updates on the key issues effecting Lambeth residents from the cost of living crisis to the latest on the Climate Action Plan, there’s information on the Summer of Food and Fun programme, plus you can meet the new Mayor and Councillors, and much more.
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Staff Conference 2022- take part
Does your team offer a service which other departments would find useful? Do you have a project you want to share with the rest of your colleagues? We are looking for teams to showcase their services and projects at this year’s staff conference. Please submit your idea via this form by 10 July.
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Watch back the staff awards
Well done to all our winners and finalists at our recent Staff Awards event. It was an eventful ceremony with a stage bomber, missing royals, presenters in A&E, surprise awards and lots more! You can view the full list of winners and catch up on all the action from the show via the awards SharePoint site.
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Learn at Lambeth: Project management training
Learning and Development are pleased to announce the Level 4 Diploma in Project Management, in partnership with Corndel. This is work-based learning so staff will require 20% time away from their normal duties to complete. Managers will need to consider service impact where more than one member of staff is interested, especially in smaller teams. To find out more there are two information sessions coming up, the first being on 21 July, view details.
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Lambeth Libraries launches summer programme
Lambeth Libraries has launched a summer programme for children starting with the Childrens and Young People’s Readers and Writers Festival 2022 and the Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge. There’s also lots going on for adults too, from talks with writers, learn how to field record, employment support and much more. All details are available in the latest libraries newsletter.
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Coffee roulette – sign up
Coffee roulette is an informal chat between two colleagues, who can use the opportunity to chat about whatever they want. It’s a great way to network and chat to colleagues you may not otherwise get a chance to meet, plus talking is a great way to connect and it’s good for your mental health too! Sign up to take part in the July session.
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Could you help your community?
The Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board is recruiting two new Patient and Public Voice members to ensure that local people are involved at the highest level. Use your skills, experience and understanding of your community to help plan health and care services in our borough. Please share with anyone who might be interested, more information can be found on the Lambeth Together website.
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Printer and printing survey
Lambeth Technology are conducting a survey to help them understand the supplier (Canon UK Ltd.) services to Lambeth and how satisfied colleagues are with the current printing service. This will also aid them to capture the staff’s suggestions which they will analyse and draft into a strategy for a more better service. The survey runs until 6 July. Take the survey.
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Eid ul-Adha festival
Happy Eid ul-Adha festival to colleagues celebrating this festival which will begin on the evening of Saturday 9 July and last four days, coming to an end on the evening of Wednesday 13 July. It is the second of the two major Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims each year, and is based on the sighting of the moon.
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Room booking system
There has recently been some occurrence of ‘double bookings’ of meeting rooms. Please remind your team members of the need to book meeting rooms through the desk booking system https://lambeth.resourcescheduler.com/MapView/ for guides and guidance on how to book a meeting room please see Booking desks (sharepoint.com). The Outlook booking system is no longer in use.
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Last min free cricket tickets!!
Happening today - grab your tickets to Surrey v Yorkshire T20 blast home QF today at the Kia Oval. The game starts at 6.30pm and will finish around 9pm. Book via this link. Using code LCT20Glo. Head to Yammer for more details.
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Weekly stretch and flex session - In Person
Start your day right with Trevor East’s weekly stretch and flex class every Tuesday at 8.30am. This 15min morning warm up session is designed to get you moving and stretching those parts which can often get forgotten about sitting at our desks all day. Join the event online. You can also attend in person at the Civic Centre room CC04-02.
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Staff Christian prayer group – Tuesdays, 1pm
If you’re looking to seek the Lord in new ways, why not join other Lambeth Christian colleagues for prayer and worship? The group meet online every Tuesday lunchtime sharing testimonies of faith, listening and engaging in Bible studies. If you would like to find out more contact Michael Ochen at mochen@lambeth.gov.uk, or Tunde Aikomo at oaikomo@lambeth.gov.uk or just join in
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File amnesty - find it, scan it, bin it
The Digital Records Programme Team have launched a two month File Amnesty across the Council. They are on the lookout for any historical physical files that might be lurking somewhere out there (in a cupboard, in your locker, at home or piled up under your desk etc) so that they can retrieve them and make digital copies. Let them know about any files you have.
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Discount: La Bab
Gourmet kebabs have arrived in Lambeth thanks to La Bab who recently opened their Brixton Village store. To mark the occasion they are offering Lambeth Staff 25% off food, Tuesday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm by using the code LAMBETHC25. You can also order click & collect via their website or redeem the code in the restaurant.
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There are currently 43 jobs open for applications at Lambeth Council.
For more information, visit the list of current vacancies in Lambeth.
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