Issue #62, Wednesday 12 July 2023
Welcome to Your News! In this week’s Your News, you can find our more about further reductions to parking from August, read about the second exclusive staff tour of the Ashish exhibition at William Morris Gallery, Dialled In festival, Oracle Cloud key dates and training, and much more!
Our Staff Expo is today!
We are so excited to see you all there. It's going to be an event not to be missed!
We're delighted to say that the event is now fully booked.
Please only attend the session you have booked on to.
Unfortunately, if you did not book onto a session we are now at capacity and can not accept admission on the door.
We hope you enjoy the event and get so much out of it.
See you there!
From Friday 18 August the number of permit parking spaces available at the Town Hall will reduce from 75 to 25 spaces.
This is due to the ongoing redevelopment of Fellowship Square, in line with our permanent parking strategy and our climate change agenda.
Parking at other sites
The Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre is not available for staff permit holder parking after 5pm, at weekend, and during the school holidays/summer period, which runs from Monday 21 July to Friday 1 September.
During this same period, there will be 50 spaces available at the Walthamstow Football Club. When parking at the Football Club staff are required to show their work ID pass to gain access.
Staff physical permits are no longer required to be displayed in cars at any of the three sites.
From August there will be six dedicated parking bays for staff who have a blue badge.
Before parking at any of the three sites a booking must be made. You can book three days in advance through the RingGo app.
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There are key dates for all managers and staff to action regarding payroll and finance cut-off deadlines. The August payroll deadline has been brought forward to Friday 28 July, and there are final dates for invoice payments and procurement actions during the month of August, before we switch over to Oracle Cloud.
From Friday 25 August, staff will no longer have access to SAP so there are actions you must take before this happens. It is important that you read and understand the timeline so you can plan accordingly.
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The Oracle Cloud training programme is now open for registration via Learning Pool.
Courses start in August for all managers and staff who use Council IT. For most people the courses are bite-sized, just one or two hours, whilst others are more in-depth for those with financial responsibilities. The training will be engaging and delivered in plain English, whether it is an online or in-person event, with plenty of dates to choose from.
Read more and watch the video about the courses available, who they are for, and how to locate them on Learning Pool.
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THIS WEEK
50 students will join a 'Town Hall Takeover' based in the foyer, where they will undertake various activities designed to increase awareness of the Council and potential future jobs opportunities.
Staff volunteers will be helping out with a number of activities planned throughout the day including group talks, CV writing and business challenges.
If you'd like to know more or have any questions, including about volunteering to help out, please email Mukesh Oza
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TOMORROW Thursday 13 July
1-2pm online
To support our aspirations and approaches to achieving an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture, Stop Hate UK will be delivering a session on bullying and harassment. The training session will cover:
- How to be a change agent for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
- The impact of negative workplace practices (for example, microaggressions, banter, unconscious bias)
- Building positive workplace practices (for example, allyship, cultural intelligence, empathy, psychological safety); and
- Connecting the Equality Act, 2010 to discrimination and workplace behaviours.
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Tuesday 18 July
1-2.30pm
Fellowship Square
Remember Aasiyah Mohammed is planning a picnic for all staff to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
Staff are encouraged to bring in a dish and celebrate food from around the world to celebrate diversity and culture of Muslims.
If you would like a diary invite just drop Aasiyah an email. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend to enjoy the sunshine, food and company of colleagues!
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NEXT Thursday 20 July
9.15am-10am
William Morris Gallery
A reminder that we are hosting the second exclusive tour for staff of this groundbreaking exhibition 'Ashish: Fall in Love and Be More Tender'.
The tours will see curators guide you around the exhibition providing greater insight and understanding of the work and ideas behind Ashish's creations.
Not to be missed!
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NEXT WEEK Saturday 22 July
12-9pm Lloyd Park and William Morris Gallery
Tickets: £10
Dialled In are back in Waltham Forest this summer for ‘Dialled In: The Park,’ an all-day arts and music festival showcasing South Asian culture, arts and creativity in Lloyd Park and William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow.
There will be festival performers, DJ sets, workshops, poetry, jewellery-making and even a botanical walk.
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Fellowship Square is a truly stunning location and a great place to host your wedding day.
We have a range of affordable wedding suites, suitable for any wedding size – even with over 100 guests!
Planning your special day with us could not be simpler, as you will be supported by our dedicated and friendly ceremonies team throughout the process.
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Sixty Bricks got the green light to build 83 new homes with at least 52 per cent affordable housing.
This is a big step and marks the start of Sixty Bricks’ £130m phase two pipeline. The development on vacant land on the Priory Court estate in Walthamstow will be a mix of 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments and include a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) built to Sports England standards, children’s play area and a range of estate improvements. Work will start in early 2024 and take around two years to complete.
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Your wellbeing
Upcoming webinars in July
There are number of webinars taking place in July provided by our Employee Assistance Programme.
THIS WEEK w/c 10 July
Wednesday 12 July, 12pm - How Care First can support you
Friday 14 July, 12pm - Talk to Us 2023
Afternoon Tea with a Wellbeing Buddy
Every second Tuesday of the month
2-4pm
Wellbeing Room 'Jane, William and May room', Town Hall basement
Come for a tea, stay for a chat!
Modern life can sometimes feel isolating. You are invited to drop in, have a tea, and meet some of your Wellbeing Buddies. You can find us in the Wellbeing Room (‘Jane, William and May’ rooms) in the Town Hall basement.
This is something that we’ll be offering once a month until the end of year.
For more information email wellbeing.buddies@walthamforest.gov.uk
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Brain in Hand: digital self-management support system
We are working with Brain in Hand: a digital self-management support system for people who need help remembering things, making decisions, planning, or managing anxiety. It is not condition-specific, but is often used by people who are autistic or managing anxiety-related mental health challenges. Combining practical human support and simple digital tools, Brain in Hand helps people live more independently.
To refer a service user or find out more, contact Luke at LukePawlikow@braininhand.co.uk or Sabila at Sabila.Hafejee@walthamforest.gov.uk
My Possible Self App
Are you interested in tracking your moods and learning more about yourself? You can now download
the My Possible Self app
My Possible Self contains a mood tracker, visual and audio exercise to boost your mood and relax, as well as insights on your behaviours to help you do more of what you like.
To create an account on the app, first access the My Possible Self website:
http://bit.ly/MyPossibleSelfPortal
Password: SoD2021!
Please note that this app has replaced the Thrive app.
The Wheel of Life
Dates from May-November
Online
Being overwhelmed can leave you feeling out of control and unsatisfied. This session will help you to identify appropriate work/life balance that will enhance your overall wellbeing by identifying and aligning the many facets that make up your life.
Qigong: practice of cultivating vital life-force
Dates from June-December
Online
Qi Gong is the gentle mindful movement for physical and mental relaxation. This practice helps to energise the body, release stress and increase overall feelings of wellbeing
Body wisdom
Dates from July-October
Online
This session will teach you techniques to bring relief, reduce pain and improve function around physical postures and movement. You will learn to use self-massage and breathwork to bring the body back into balance.
Learning & development
We have a range of training courses and learning & development opportunities available.
Please visit the link below to view.
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Jobs
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