CEX update – mid-year reflection: seeing Argyll and Bute through fresh eyes
Thank you to Douglas for holding the fort while I was away. Council is still in recess and at this halfway point of the year and with the benefit of the perspective that a holiday gives you I’ve been reflecting on the year so far. Like many people, I spent some of my time off […]
CEX update – local solutions, shared ambition
As July draws to a close, we also come to the end of the Council recess period. Next week elected members return and our cycle of formal committee meetings resumes. While the summer can sometimes feel quieter from a governance perspective, I know that for many of you it has been anything but quiet. Services […]
CEX update – different routes to success
This week saw exam results arrive for many young people across Argyll and Bute. For many families it has been a week of celebration, relief, excitement and, for some, disappointment and uncertainty. Most of us can probably remember what it felt like waiting for our own results. The main difference is that many of us […]
CEX update – shared challenges, shared opportunities
Yesterday, the Leader and I met with colleagues from across the Highlands and Islands to discuss a range of issues affecting our communities, including public service reform, economic development, infrastructure and the unique challenges faced by remote and rural areas. Those discussions reinforced something I have long believed: while every area has its own priorities, […]
CEX update – making a difference
I want to acknowledge the sad passing of Councillor Dougie Philand, our Provost. His death has been felt deeply across the council and the wider community. Dougie brought warmth, positivity, integrity and a strong commitment to public service throughout his time in office. Dougie has been a constant in the Council for me since I […]
December Cascade
A flying visit by Santa to Oban Airport In this issue: What’s new: MyOptions is moving Coming up: a new online HR helpdesk Congratulations:Catering team food awards, shortlisted registrars and Armed forces gold Happy Christmas: 8,000 school lunches and Santa’s flying visit Meet your colleagues: John McGeeney, Civil Engineer tells us more about his varied […]
June Cascade
Helen Wallace, Local Biodiversity Project Officer In this issue: What’s new: Customer engagement toolkit, help bring your processes to life Coming up: school holiday activities Congratulations: kiltwalk champion, team awards and an MBE How to help nature flourish: tips from Helen, our Local Biodiversity Project Officer Connect for Success: share a topic for our new […]
January Cascade
In this issue: What’s new: meeting arrangements, mental health volunteers wanted and adding your profile pic to Teams Coming up:new HR helpdesk launches soon, shared drives are moving to MS365 Congratulations: celebrating colleagues and teams for a job well done, shout out to the Roads and Infrastructure team Connect for Success: Pippa looks ahead to […]
May Cascade
The winning team from this year’s council golf day In this issue: What’s new: put forward your topics to our employee sounding board and Spare Share noticeboard for surplus office items Coming up: send your photos for our summer campaign Congratulations: golfing triumph, 25 years service, winners and finalists Connect for Success feature: carving out […]
September Cascade
Well done to the HLCC’s Commercial Cafe team pictured with Claire Brabender, Operations Officer In this issue: What’s new: employee experience survey, veterans community group Coming up: spare an hour to change a life Congratulations: fantastic Macmillan Cancer fundraising event at the Civic Centre, Helensburgh Out and About: an eventful trip (almost to Coll) for […]