getyournec.scot has hit a new milestone - 1 million online applications for National Entitlement Cards processed. The platform allows the public to apply for cards from home while removing the burden of processing applications from council staff.

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ICYMI: We're looking for a Change Management Programme Manager to be operational lead for the change management workstream & lead officer for the Solace/IS Transformation Programme Management Office.

Full time, fixed term until Aug 25
£63,994 - £68,696

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We have recently added to our case studies highlighting the activities, outcomes and experiences of the embedding the Safe & Together Institute model locally. This includes examples of implementation in the 3 Ayrshire councils: improvementservice.org.uk/case-studies/e…

Andrew Burns has been confirmed as the new deputy chair of the Accounts Commission. Andrew has been a member of the Commission since 2018. His appointment runs until 2026.

We all very much look forward to working with Andrew as he takes up his new role.

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We have recently updated our 'Place and Wellbeing: integrating land use planning and public health in Scotland' briefing paper to reflect changes brought about by NPF4.

Read the briefing in full here: bit.ly/4b0EvXG

mygovscot myaccount, the easy way to access Scottish public services online, has been re-designed with a brand new look, making it easier to sign up for and use the service.

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Well & truly proud of our Digital Public Services team on processing 1 million online applications for NECs via getyournec.scot. A fantastic achievement working with Tata Consultancy Services, which has given citizens more choice when applying for a NEC & reduced footfall to council offices.

Elected members need to consider the ethical standards of public life when using social media. Hear from @standardsscot on how you can manage your social media presence.

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getyournec.scot has hit a new milestone - 1 million online applications for National Entitlement Cards processed. The platform allows the public to apply for cards from home while removing the burden of processing applications from council staff.

improvementservice.org.uk/news/april-202…

If you're over 60, under 22 or have a disability you can get #FreeBusTravel across the whole of Scotland. All you need to do is sign up via our getyournec.scot online platform or contact your local council for more information getyournec.scot/nec/

🆕 Want to know more about logic models and theory of change and how to use them? Join us on 21 May when our #Evaluation Manager will be running a practical session on developing logic models and helping you prepare your own.

Sign up here: ow.ly/9ZEv50Rgal0

🗣️Have you caught up on our Place & Wellbeing Outcome Briefings?

✅These Briefings highlight the evidence behind each of the Place & Wellbeing Outcomes, and explore how each Outcome impacts communities, organisations and practitioners within our Project Towns

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VACANCY: Change Management Programme Manager

To be operational lead for the change management workstream & lead officer for the Solace/IS Transformation Programme Management Office.

Full time, fixed term until Aug 25
£63,994 - £68,696 DOE

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As part of the mygovscot myaccount redesign, new features have been introduced to make it easier for new & existing users to set up and log in to their accounts, recover passwords, edit account information and identify the services they have access to.

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🆕 Catch up with the latest IS news in our Council Leaders Newsletter. It includes updates on the latest IS board decisions and what's happening across all our programmes.

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🆕 Are we measuring what matters in planning?

Have a read of this new column by National Planning Improvement Champion Craig McLaren in The Planner Magazine

theplanner.co.uk/measuring-what…

Applications for the COSLA 2024 Excellence Awards are now OPEN!

Find out more and apply at: cosla.gov.uk/excellence-awa…

Hear more from our President, Shona Morrison⬇️

VACANCY: Change Management Programme Manager

To be operational lead for the change management workstream & lead officer for the Solace/IS Transformation Programme Management Office.

Full time, fixed term until Aug 25
£63,994 - £68,696 DOE

ow.ly/LlmG50RaxG5

mygovscot myaccount prioritises security and customers can now access different options to increase the security on their account, while the updated password policy is both easier to use and more secure.

signin.mygovscot.org

mygovscot myaccount has been redesigned to make it easier to use and give it a fresh new look. Watch this 1 minute video to see how to set up an account.

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