Friday 24 May 2013

It’s been a great week this. A day in every hub – two days in Chippenham and I’ve been able to meet and speak with a lot of staff, elected members and partners (mainly the Police and Police and Crime Commissioner). It is always good to see and hear what is going on and to take the opportunity to learn what we need to improve.


This morning a number of my team presented the transformation programme to members as part of the induction programme. I know that I’m involved in this, but it is easy to forget just how innovative, ambitious, brave and risky this is. It was very well received with some members commenting that it is truly ground breaking. As if to cement that comment, I’ve just finished a ‘phone call with Peter Hetherington from the Guardian who is writing an article about the programme and how it is driving economic growth in our county. It’s good to get national recognition for all the hard work by the team and all of our staff.

I am taking a few days furlough next week – going to the seaside in Somerset. So now you know that we’re in for rain and wind for a week. I can’t wait. I need to buy a guitar too... I want to learn to play. Better late than never!

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Thanks for reading and talk again in a few days.

Carlton