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Introducing the first Regulatory Services Apprenticeship in Wales - 23/10/2025

As Shared Regulatory Services marks its 10th anniversary, another milestone has taken shape - the launch this summer of Wales' first Regulatory Services Apprenticeship.

Changes to Recorded & Special Delivery Mail Logging Process - 22/10/2025

Please be advised that Royal Mail will no longer be supplying logbooks for Recorded and Special Delivery mail.

National Adoption Week 2025 - 22/10/2025

This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its 'Now Is a Good Time' campaign.

Oracle Fusion downtime – Friday 24 October - 22/10/2025

Oracle Fusion will be unavailable after 10am on Friday 24 October until Monday 27 October while essential background changes are installed.

Introducing The Vale Family Compass - 21/10/2025

Colleagues in Social Services have been busy working with colleagues across the Council and our external partners to design a new front door for families in the Vale of Glamorgan to access information, advice, support and protection.

Leading with Allyship - In Conversation with a Diverse Network Champion - 20/10/2025

As part of our series shining the spotlight on our staff networks, we sat down with Director of Social Services Lance Carver – one of the Senior Leadership Team's champions in the Diverse Network

Celebrating Lynnes Volunteering Spirit and Generous Donation - 20/10/2025

At Value in the Vale, we are constantly inspired by the kindness and dedication of our members and this month, we are especially proud to celebrate Lynne Clarke.

Robs Weekly Round Up 17 October 2025 - 17/10/2025

As we head towards the end of the year, work linked to Vale 2030, our new Corporate Plan, and the Reshaping Programme continues at pace.

How Planning Migrated Local Land Charges to New National Digital System - 15/10/2025

Over the past four years, colleagues from Land Charges and Planning have played a central role in a complex, multi-year project migrating the council's Local Land Charges data to HM Land Registry's (HMLR) new national digital register.

Robs Weekly Round Up 10 October 2025 - 10/10/2025

This week's message will be a little different on account of the rather momentous occasion of the Director of Environment and Housing Miles Punter's retirement today.

World Mental Health Day - 10/10/2025

WMHD takes place on Friday 10th October 2025. It's a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.

Staffnet is Moving to SharePoint - 09/10/2025

We're excited to share that our intranet – currently known as Staffnet – is getting a much-needed refresh and will be moving to SharePoint soon.

Colleagues share well-wishes ahead of Miles Punters retirement - 09/10/2025

This week, we've been hearing from colleagues who have been sharing their favourite memories of working with Miles over the years

Reshaping Parks - How It Happened - 08/10/2025

With increasing pressures on resources and rising costs, we're constantly striving to make sure that the services that we provide run as efficiently as possible.

Miles Punter retires after 43 years of service - 06/10/2025

Director of Environment and Housing Miles Punter is retiring this week after 43 years of dedicated service.

Robs Weekly Round Up 03 October 2025 - 03/10/2025

This week I want to bring you a special Friday update that focuses on our Brilliant Basics Charter which launched earlier today.

New VAT Manual Available - 03/10/2025

A new VAT Manual has been published to help staff understand how VAT is managed across the Council.

Council Jobs Fair - 01/10/2025

Vale of Glamorgan Council Jobs Fair