Manager e-bulletin - Manager's e-bulletin October 2026

Manager e-bulletin - Manager's e-bulletin October 2026 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/ en-us 23 Oct 2026 03:47:10 BST 23 Oct 2026 03:47:10 BST https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/rss.xml Newsweaver RBBCNews@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Manager e-Bulletin https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/131s1xvnome?lang=en&rss=true Dear Managers, October's edition of your manager's e-bulletin includes a range of updates and reminders to help you support your teams and keep colleagues informed. You'll find information about the additional wellbeing support recently made available to colleagues, guidance on annual Data Protection training requirements, and how colleagues can get involved in celebrating Black History Month throughout October. We're also asking managers to encourage colleagues to take part in the consultation on the future priorities of the new East Surrey and West Surrey Councils. There's a reminder to complete mid-year appraisals with all members of your team, ideally by the end of November, and we've included an update confirming that pay arrangements will remain unchanged after 1 April 2027. Thank you for taking the time to read these updates and share the relevant information with your teams. If there is anything you would like included in future editions, please let us know by emailing yourfeedback@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. 04 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT 60f330a1412645d5a5d82dd9bc5c8e1a FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-33757814-20250904-083748 Dear Managers, October's edition of your manager's e-bulletin includes a range of updates and reminders to help you support your teams and keep colleagues informed. You'll find information about the additional wellbeing support recently made available to colleagues, guidance on annual Data Protection training requirements, and how colleagues can get involved in celebrating Black History Month throughout October. We're also asking managers to encourage colleagues to take part in the consultation on the future priorities of the new East Surrey and West Surrey Councils. There's a reminder to complete mid-year appraisals with all members of your team, ideally by the end of November, and we've included an update confirming that pay arrangements will remain unchanged after 1 April 2027. Thank you for taking the time to read these updates and share the relevant information with your teams. If there is anything you would like included in future editions, please let us know by emailing yourfeedback@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. Dear Managers,  We hope you are bearing up in the heat! <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">This edition includes promoting the upcoming Together Through Change LGR webinar for colleagues across all Surrey councils on 13 July, supporting teams during the current hot weather, and final arrangements for the Summer Staff Party. You’ll also find out about key updates to the Employment Rights Act and our Corporate Equality Policy, guidance on supporting colleagues with caring responsibilities, and a link to Mari’s June vlog.</div> Please take a few moments to read through the bulletin and share relevant updates with your teams at your upcoming team meetings. If there’s something you’d like to see included in future editions, please get in touch – we’d be happy to hear your suggestions! Staff wellbeing and support https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/1ppqkyz2zph?lang=en&rss=true We wanted to make sure managers are aware of the wellbeing support available at this time. You may be supporting colleagues affected by the information recently shared about former RBBC employees, while also processing it yourself. If you need support, or advice on supporting others, a range of wellbeing resources is available. 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST dd88353e9c42d5a3f6a6ce232a84ea57 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 We wanted to make sure managers are aware of the wellbeing support available at this time. You may be supporting colleagues affected by the information recently shared about former RBBC employees, while also processing it yourself. If you need support, or advice on supporting others, a range of wellbeing resources is available. We wanted to make sure managers are aware of the wellbeing support available at this time. You may be supporting colleagues affected by the information recently shared about former RBBC employees, while also processing it yourself. If you need support, or advice on supporting others, a range of wellbeing resources is available. More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3291/staff_wellbeing_and_support Celebrating Black History Month in October https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/1kz6ym80xw0?lang=en&rss=true RBBC is celebrating Black History Month throughout October, and we're inviting colleagues to tell us about individuals who inspire them through their resilience, strength, and positive impact, whether from history, our communities, or their own lives. Please encourage colleagues to send their nominations to theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. [ theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 22b2fdc49e5ef60bbc28b3de8d5b65f0 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 RBBC is celebrating Black History Month throughout October, and we're inviting colleagues to tell us about individuals who inspire them through their resilience, strength, and positive impact, whether from history, our communities, or their own lives. Please encourage colleagues to send their nominations to theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. [ theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] RBBC is celebrating Black History Month throughout October, and we're inviting colleagues to tell us about individuals who inspire them through their resilience, strength and positive impact, whether from history, our communities or their own lives. Please encourage colleagues to send their nominations to <a href="mailto:theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">theknowledge@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. </a> More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3290/more_nominations_for_black_history_month Mandatory Data Protection training https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/7223chg1gb5?lang=en&rss=true Please remind your teams that those who have not completed the Data Protection training within the last 12 months must complete the refresher course by 30 October 2026. Colleagues who have completed the training within the last 12 months do not need to complete the refresher at this time and will receive a notification when their next annual refresher is due. 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 64aea7cf454b8c187fa93ee659ad6008 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 Please remind your teams that those who have not completed the Data Protection training within the last 12 months must complete the refresher course by 30 October 2026. Colleagues who have completed the training within the last 12 months do not need to complete the refresher at this time and will receive a notification when their next annual refresher is due. <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> Please remind your teams that those who have not completed the Data Protection training within the last 12 months must complete the refresher course by 30 October 2026. Colleagues who have completed the training within the last 12 months do not need to complete the refresher at this time and will receive a notification when their next annual refresher is due. Colleagues who are unsure when they last completed the training can check by logging into <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/11ge3v8nn0t/external?lang=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learning Pool</a> and navigating to My Learning > Required Learning.  </div> More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3292/data_protection_training_reminders_and_clarification Mid-year appraisals https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/k46anr98m4m?lang=en&rss=true Please complete mid-year appraisals with all members of your team and ensure they are fully recorded, ideally by the end of November. This will be particularly important as we prepare for Vesting Day and the transition to the new East Surrey Council. 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST f408bcbde8ecb0b0720253e5723dbfd3 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 Please complete mid-year appraisals with all members of your team and ensure they are fully recorded, ideally by the end of November. This will be particularly important as we prepare for Vesting Day and the transition to the new East Surrey Council. Please complete mid-year appraisals with all members of your team and ensure they are fully recorded, ideally by the end of November. This will be particularly important as we prepare for Vesting Day and the transition to the new East Surrey Council. More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3294/time_for_mid-year_appraisals Encourage your teams to have their say on the future East and West Surrey Councils https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/87cu94w6itj?lang=en&rss=true Residents, businesses, local organisations and staff are being asked to have their say on the East and West Surrey Councils’ priorities as they shape their future councils. The strategies for the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council will set out each council's vision, priorities and what they want to achieve for their communities. 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 0d8cee7d2f2d7232f4403eeea2d03ae7 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 Residents, businesses, local organisations and staff are being asked to have their say on the East and West Surrey Councils’ priorities as they shape their future councils. The strategies for the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council will set out each council's vision, priorities and what they want to achieve for their communities. Residents, businesses, local organisations and staff are being asked to have their say on the East and West Surrey Councils’ priorities as they shape their future councils. The strategies for the new East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council will set out each council's vision, priorities and what they want to achieve for their communities.    They will also help shape future decisions on services, spending, and how public money is invested to deliver those priorities. Anyone who lives or works in East Surrey or West Surrey, including colleagues across all Surrey councils, is encouraged to take part.   Feedback can be submitted until Sunday 15 November.  More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3297/have_your_say_to_help_shape_the_east_and_west_surrey_councils Community Asset Support Scheme Grants 2026/27 now open https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/vmfl96k0tvv?lang=en&rss=true If you have team members who work with local community groups, charities or voluntary organisations, please encourage them to share information about the Community Asset Support Scheme (CASS) grants 2026/27. 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 3e9be96e093923c3a58dba11aef038b2 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 If you have team members who work with local community groups, charities or voluntary organisations, please encourage them to share information about the Community Asset Support Scheme (CASS) grants 2026/27. <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> If you have team members who work with local community groups, charities or voluntary organisations, please encourage them to share information about the Community Asset Support Scheme (CASS) grants 2026/27. Grants of between £3,000 and £20,000 are available to eligible voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations to help improve community buildings and facilities across Reigate & Banstead. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 5pm on 2 November 2026, with decisions expected in December 2026.  </div> More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/1756/community_asset_transfer_and_support_programme/2 No change to pay day after 1 April 2027 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/arv1ragt40l?lang=en&rss=true It's been confirmed that after 1 April 2027 (Vesting Day), current pay arrangements will stay the same. All colleagues will continue to be paid through their current existing council payroll system. 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST f7dd591e18166bfeb1976deef185db52 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 It's been confirmed that after 1 April 2027 (Vesting Day), current pay arrangements will stay the same. All colleagues will continue to be paid through their current existing council payroll system. It's been confirmed that after 1 April 2027 (Vesting Day), current pay arrangements will stay the same. All colleagues will continue to be paid through their current existing council payroll system. More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3296/no_change_to_pay_day_after_1_april_2027 National Fraud Initiative 2026 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/1v07edy795c?lang=en&rss=true Please make your teams aware that the council is taking part in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2026, a nationwide data matching exercise that helps public bodies prevent and detect fraud. 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 595495edd05fdb45c405e3beaa07dde9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 Please make your teams aware that the council is taking part in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2026, a nationwide data matching exercise that helps public bodies prevent and detect fraud. Please ensure your teams aware that the council is taking part in the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2026, a nationwide data matching exercise that helps public bodies prevent and detect fraud. As part of this statutory exercise, the council is required to provide certain employee data, including names, addresses, National Insurance numbers, email addresses, bank account details and payroll information. The data is shared with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in line with legal requirements under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. Staff do not need to provide consent for this information to be shared, as participation in the NFI is a legal obligation for public sector organisations. For more information, colleagues can visit the National Fraud Initiative website or the <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/24tawnwblp8/external?lang=en" rel="noreferrer noopener">Knowledge. </a> More information New logo and visual identity for East Surrey Council https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/7os9zwrryup?lang=en&rss=true The East Surrey Shadow Executive has approved a new logo and visual identity for East Surrey Council. The new logo was created by in-house designers from across the existing councils, following an engagement exercise that received more than 2,000 responses. 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 BST 5f0ba9cee252b09838374f09ac3c1e42 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 The East Surrey Shadow Executive has approved a new logo and visual identity for East Surrey Council. The new logo was created by in-house designers from across the existing councils, following an engagement exercise that received more than 2,000 responses. The East Surrey Shadow Executive has approved a new logo and visual identity for East Surrey Council. The new logo was created by in-house designers from across the existing councils, following an engagement exercise that received more than 2,000 responses. More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3288/new_logo_and_visual_identity_for_east_surrey_council Mari's October vlog https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/fz7ai7pn7ym?lang=en&rss=true Mari’s October vlog is now available on the Knowledge. 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST ca27f583b58fb299577ba3b7ff7dafdc ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250512-163323 Mari’s October vlog is now available on the Knowledge. Please update your teams that Mari’s October vlog is now available on the Knowledge.  More information https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/knowledge/news/article/3204/maris_june_vlog Keeping up to date on LGR https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/1hohjr0n02v?lang=en&rss=true Future Surrey staff newsletter Please remind your teams that colleagues across the 12 Surrey councils are emailed Future Surrey newsletters with the latest LGR updates. 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 7b00e2c8d08f401dcc49c0635ef805bf ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757794-20250904-142759 Future Surrey staff newsletter Please remind your teams that colleagues across the 12 Surrey councils are emailed Future Surrey newsletters with the latest LGR updates. Future Surrey staff newsletter  Please remind your teams that colleagues across the 12 Surrey councils are regularly emailed Future Surrey newsletters with the latest LGR updates containing updates about what's happening next in LGR, for instance, the recent update confirms that current pay arrangements will stay the same after 1 April 2027 (Vesting Day).     Future Surrey Together intranet <a style="text-decoration-line: none; color: #333399;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/re5eoxrn41/1j9d462gmqo/external?lang=en">Future Surrey Together</a> is a shared intranet for staff across all 12 Surrey councils. It brings together key information from across all councils, previous editions of the Future Surrey Newsletter, Implementation Team biographies, updates, news, FAQs.   A link to the Future Surrey intranet is available on the homepage of The Knowledge. More information