The last couple of weeks have been a very emotional time for my family and I.
As many of you may have heard, my daughter Fleur gave birth to a beautiful boy, Harry, and I have been providing her with some help and support while enjoying spending some time with my new grandson.
Unfortunately, it really has been a time of mixed emotions for all of us as, very sadly, my husband Ron passed away peacefully last weekend.
Ron will be known to some of you. He was a strong, principled person with a real love for Wiltshire and a strong commitment to the work of the council.
His passing coming so soon after the birth of Harry has been very hard for the whole family.
I’m extremely grateful to John Thomson for stepping in whilst I am away and for ensuring that the business of the council at meetings and events continues.
John and I have been in close contact while I have been away with my family and he has kept me up to date with what’s been happening – and, as always, there’s been lot going on.
I was so disappointed not to be able to attend the staff forums in Trowbridge and Chippenham, and also the Achieving Excellence awards, but John has told me how much he enjoyed both, and how pleased he was to hear such a range of feedback and so many good questions from you at the forums.
As John, Carlton and Carolyn have said, and which I fully endorse; we are committed to acting on all the feedback received and all of the questions asked will be answered and publicised on the intranet. We will take action based on what you have told us needs to change, so that we have an organisation that can continue to move forward, adapt and be more open and transparent, as well as a great place to work.
I look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Jane
