Bringing our values to life
We act with integrity
I am honest and open:
- I focus on doing the right thing for customers, colleagues and our communities
- I earn trust from others by doing what I say I will
- I use straightforward uncomplicated language, avoiding jargon
- I challenge when things aren’t right – I don’t look the other way
We care
About our colleagues, customers and communities now and in the future:
- I take ownership – if I know I can make something better I do it
- I listen to people because I care about them
- I help our communities, because that’s what makes us a great council
- I make sure I do things fairly and responsibly
We collaborate
We’re better and stronger when we work together:
- I involve people because I value their ideas
- I contribute to making this an enjoyable place to work
- I respect others for being themselves. I know the value each of us brings to the council
- I support others. I know it’s okay to learn from my mistakes and I share my successes
We respect each other
We treat everyone with dignity, consideration and discretion:
- I am confident about who I am, and know that it’s okay to be myself at work
- I inspire everyone to do their best because I value what they do
- I am open to change and challenge. Having different points of view means we come up with better ideas
- I seek to understand by listening, observing and learning
We innovate
We explore and develop ideas, building the best to bring them to life:
- I adapt – I look for new ways of doing things to get better
- I use our resources carefully, so I can get the most from them and build a strong future
- I know how my work contributes to the wider success of the team and council
- I am curious about the council and the wider world around me