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Become a Digital Champion

Created: 7/10/26

We are looking for volunteers from across the Council to join our digital champion team. You don't need to be an IT expert. We're looking for enthusiastic staff who are willing to learn, share knowledge and help others make the most of digital technology. Please refer to Connect article for details.

Biometric sign in on Council mobile phones

Created: 7/10/26

Staff can now use biometric authentication to access their Council issued mobile phones. Please refer to Connect article for details.

Business Support redesign

Created: 7/10/26

The Council is beginning a phase of work to review business support arrangements across all services. Please refer to Connect article for details.

Anti-fraud and corruption

Created: 29/9/26

If you suspect fraud, corruption, theft or other wrongdoing involving the Council, you should report your concerns as soon as possible. Please refer to Connect article for full details and contact information.

Connected, Issue 31, Autumn 2026

Created: 29/9/26

The latest edition of Connected is available via Connect.

Corporate Security Policy

Created: 22/9/26

The updated Corporate Security Policy is available via Connect. All staff should be familiar with this policy.

Guidelines for use of Council Chamber

Created: 27/4/26

All users are reminded that the Council Chamber must be booked in advance through Teams/Outlook. Additionally, to ensure the Chamber is ready for Council, Committee or the next user, please refer to full Connect article and Council Chamber user guide.

HR and Payroll deadlines 2026/27

Created: 2/4/26

The HR and Payroll deadlines 2026/27 are available via Connect.

PVG scheme update

Created: 2/4/26

From 1 April 2026, Disclosure Scotland has introduced a new five year membership for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The new membership model replaces lifetime membership for PVG scheme members. Please refer to Connect article for more information via the link given above.

Business Reply service

Created: 17/3/26

We have one Business Reply (previously Freepost) service licence active. The mail room can provide services with return envelopes, pre-printed with the return address, licence number and barcode. Royal Mail charges are incurred when using old licence numbers, which are recharged to services. Please refer to full Connect article for details.

Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessments

Created: 14/8/25

Assessing equality impact should be an integral part of everything you do. It must happen before you make and implement decisions because it must inform your decision-making. 

You should assume that every proposal, policy change, decision etc requires Equality and Fairer Scotland Impact Assessment an unless you have good evidence that there are no equality impacts. However, almost everything has an equality impact.

Please refer to Connect article for guidance document, template and powerpoint presentation.

Caring for your IT equipment

Created: 30/6/25

We would ask all staff to ensure they maintain and look after their allocated equipment, such as laptops, phones, and monitors. Please make sure that you read the IT equipment return guidelines on Connect.

Cyber security threats

Created: 27/6/25

Read the full Connect article on what you can do to help protect the council from cyber security threats.

Action required: Clear your mailboxes to prevent email disruptions

Created: 14/8/24

We need your immediate action to ensure the continued smooth operation of our email services. Our mailboxes are approaching their storage limits, and failure to address this issue promptly may result in disruptions to our communication channels.

Please take a moment to clear out any unnecessary emails and attachments from your mailboxes. This will help create space and prevent emails from being undeliverable due to full quotas.

Action Steps:

  • Delete unnecessary emails and attachments
  • Empty your deleted items folder
  • For internal communications, share a link to a file on the J Drive rather than sending attachments

Note: emails may not be delivered until adequate space is made available in the mailboxes.

Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter swiftly.

For any assistance or queries regarding mailbox management, feel free to contact itcustomerservices@clacks.gov.uk.

Kilncraigs Lift Alarms

Created: 11/7/24

Both lifts in Kilncraigs are connected to a monitoring company. If you become stuck in one of the lifts please follow the procedures detailed in Connect article.

Kilncraigs noticeboards

Created: 1/3/24

The staff, building information and Union noticeboards are located in the atrium, 1904 building. Any notices/posters should be posted on these boards only. 

Please do not attach any notices/posters to any doors or windows throughout the building.

e: resilience@clacks.gov.uk

Employment outwith the Council

Created: 5/1/24

Staff are reminded that in line with the National Code of Conduct, as adopted by the Council, where they undertake additional employment outwith the Council they are required to seek appropriate approval. Please refer to the article on Connect.

Update your details on iTrent

Created: 25/10/23

Colleagues are reminded that it’s important to update their personal details on iTrent regularly, to ensure that they are accurate.  See Connect for more details.

Code of Conduct

Created: 8/8/23

As employees and managers of the Council, we all have a duty to ensure we follow the 7 principles of public life and the code of conduct for local government employees. All staff should review and refamiliarise themselves with this code, which is available via Connect.  

Data Protection enquiries

Created: 13/6/23

See Connect article for DPO, DPO service coordinator and FOI monitoring officer contact information.

Attention Council vehicle drivers

Created: 7/7/22

An important reminder article to all Council vehicle drivers is available via Connect. Please make sure all of your staff are aware of their responsibilities when driving one of our vehicles.

e: smarttravel@clacks.gov.uk

Use of social media reminder

Created: 21/1/22

Social media can be good way of keeping in touch with colleagues and remote working has seen an increase in the number of staff using social media as a way to communicate.

Please be aware that platforms such as WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger are not secure and should not be used to communicate or share sensitive or official information.

All staff should ensure they are familiar with the Council’s Social Networking Policy which is available on CONNECT.

Cherie Jarvie
Senior Manager – Partnership and Transformation

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