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Welcome to your Weekly Broadcast! We've got loads to share with you this week so grab a brew and enjoy the read. |
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Leadership Pathway 2023
Applications for the January 2023 Leadership Pathway Programme cohort are now open. In the last round, lots of applications from Grades 6 and 7’s were received and this time, we really want to reach Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff currently in roles Grades 8-9. The deadline for applications is Friday 25th November. You can find out more on the intranet using this link.
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Silk Street
Building works in Newton Heath to deliver 69 zero and low carbon social homes on Council-owned land on Silk Street has reached its highest point - whilst some of the new homes near completion.
Already 20 of the houses have been built with solar panels fitted and the homes are currently being fitted with kitchens, along with tiling works and external paving. The first completions are expected in the Spring of next year with the first residents expected to move into their new homes soon after. To read in more detail use this link to head over to our website.
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Have you completed your Carbon Literacy training?
This mandatory course is a perfect guide on how to make more sustainable choices both at work and home. The course is engaging and will provide you with lots of practical tools to take away! Visit the Learning Hub to find out more
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Support our Urgent Book Gifting Appeal
The libraries team and Manchester Central Library Development Trust have launched a new Christmas appeal to support Read Manchester and Manchester Libraries' ongoing Book Gifting campaign. Help make a change to a child’s life by donating to the Urgent Children’s Book Gifting Appeal and learn more about this project in the Manchester Libraries blog piece. Please spread the word by sharing with your family and friends so we can help get more brand-new books to Manchester children that need them most!
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Level 1 Health and Social Care courses now available with MAES
Do you have any family or friends interested in a career change? MAES are offering the opportunity to complete a Level 1 Health and Social Care course which will be held at the Longsight Library and Learning centre from the 22 November at 12.00-2.45pm every week. Learners need maths and English or the equivalent level to take part. If you know anyone that will be interested in a starting a rewarding career, please share the link to the MAES website for more information.
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White ribbon day Friday 25 November 2022
Earlier this year Manchester City Council received accreditation from the charity whose mission is for all men to fulfil the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. On White Ribbon Day there will be lots of activities around Manchester. On Friday 25 November 10am-3pm, colleagues will staff a White Ribbon stall on the Christmas Market in Piccadilly Gardens. Parks at Platt Fields Wythenshawe and Boggart Hole Clough will plant bulbs that will grow into a white ribbon shape. Take part in White Ribbon Day to spread the message further within your teams, for example, by adding the White Ribbon logo to your email signature. You can visit the White Ribbon website to see what you can else do to support this campaign.
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Bikeability and MCRactive
MCRactive have been provided with three Tern e-Cargo bikes as part of a three-year pilot trial. MCRactive staff are working to make the bikes available to use soon and plan to have the bikes initially based on the Etihad Campus. However, you must complete the Level 3 Bikeability training, before you can use the electric bike. These electric cargo bikes are funded by the Department of Transport, Energy Savings Trust and Manchester City Council in the hopes that it will make commuters' journeys easier.
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Donate clothes to children and families in need
John Mouncey, our Citywide Programme and Engagement Lead, shared with us details about a project involving giving back to the community and we need your help! You can make a difference by donating clothes to children and their families at one of the various locations: Heaton Park by Courtyard Café, Wythenshawe Park Horticultural centre, Platt Fields Visitor Centre, Alexandra Park Café and Boggart Hole Clough Lakeside Café. You can visit the drop-off points Monday to Sunday from 11-3 except for Boggart Cafe which is closed on a Friday and Wythenshawe Horticultural Centre which is closed on Mondays. Your donations will allow children to enjoy green spaces no matter what the weather is!
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Spend this Christmas at Lightopia in Heaton Park!
Are you looking for something exciting to do with your family and friends? The award winning Lightopia is back and ready to light up Heaton Park this Christmas, brighter than ever with brand new installations and routes. Did you know that as an employee of Manchester City Council you can now enjoy a 15% discount on your Lightopia 2022 experience tickets? Simply enter code LMCC15 at checkout when purchasing. Visit the Manchester Lightopia website to find out more.
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Festive Sunday 13 November – 18 December
There are plenty of exciting events on in the city this Christmas. You can expect a magical time with a variety of entertainment from artists, unique performances, live music, spectacular costumes and so much more. There is something for everyone, visit the Festive Sunday page on the Manchester City Council website to find out more.
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