Staff News Stories

All the latest news and stories from Vale of Glamorgan Council staff. Don't forget you can also keep up to date with the latest news via social media.

 

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A New Staffnet Is Coming - 26/01/2026

We're excited to announce that our brandnew Staffnet, which has been built in SharePoint, will go live on Monday 2 February.

Library teams help bring blood pressure monitor loan scheme to communities across the Vale - 26/01/2026

Our Library service has been working with the Cardiff and Vale Local Public Health Team, and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to make blood pressure monitors available to borrow from Penarth, Barry, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major libraries.

Meet local foster carer Cora - 26/01/2026

Cora is a foster carer with Vale of Glamorgan Council's Foster Wales team.

Weekly Round-Up from the Director of Social Services - 23/01/2026

As Director of Social Services, I wanted to use this Friday's end-of-week message to write about our Flying Start Team, who I have been visiting recently.

Have your say on the Councils draft budget - 19/01/2026

Each year, the Council must set a balanced budget, and the Cabinet has now approved its draft budget proposals for 2026/27 for consultation.

Weekly Round-Up from the Director of Learning and Skills - 16/01/2026

As Director of Learning and Skills, I wanted to use this Friday's end-of-week message to write about school budgets as this subject has been in the local news recently.

Find Out More About Fostering - 15/01/2026

Join our Online Fostering Information Event hosted by Foster Wales Vale of Glamorgan.

Leftover or unwanted Christmas gifts or wrapping - 12/01/2026

You can drop off any donations at the Civic Offices reception during the week commencing 12th December.

Trevor Baker appointed Interim Director of Environment and Housing - 09/01/2026

Trevor Baker has been appointed as the Council's new Director of Environment and Housing on an interim basis following a Senior Management Appointments Committee.

Robs Weekly Round Up 09 January 2026 - 09/01/2026

Firstly, I'd like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year – thank you to those of you who worked or were on-call over the festive period to keep our essential services running smoothly – it is greatly appreciated by myself, SLT and our residents.

UNISON Year of Green Activity 2026 - 08/01/2026

UNISON has launched its 2026 Year of Green Activity, a year-long programme focusing on climate change and its impact on public services, workplaces and communities.

Biodiversity Workshops - 06/01/2026

You can book your place on a workshop through iDev (spaces are limited).

Shaping Housing Services Through Tenant Engagement - 06/01/2026

Engaging with residents is at the core of delivering great services, and our housing team has been working hard to ensure tenant voices are heard, understood, and acted upon.

Head of Adult Services Awarded MBE in New Years Honours - 05/01/2026

Jason Bennett, the Head of Adult Services for the Vale of Glamorgan Council has been awarded an MBE for his services to Social Care as part of the King's 2026 New Year's Honours.

Meet Tony - Barry's New Community Safety Officer - 02/01/2026

A friendly face on the high street, a listening ear in the town centre, and a visible presence where it matters most. That's the focus of our new Community Safety Officer in Barry.