Congratulations on your new role and in joining one of the best performing councils in Wales. We always strive to be the best and we are proud of the work we do and how we perform as a council. You will also find out about our Corporate Plan, and how we will all need to work together for the future of Denbighshire.
You will also find lots of information and key facts about being an employee at Denbighshire as well as links for you to discover more about the county.
Aims and values
We believe that the way people behave within the organisation towards each other, and to those that we come into contact with, is crucial to ensuring effective performance in the delivery of services.
Our aim
To be the high performing council, close to its community.
Our values
- Pride: We aim to create a sense of pride in working for our organisation
- Unity: We all work for the same organisation
- Respect: We aim to treat all people equally and with fairness, understanding that there are views and beliefs that differ from our own
- Integrity: We manage to manage ourselves to maximise performance, act with high standard of conduct and present a positive image of Denbighshire
Our principles
Our 5 principles are fundamental to everything we do.
1. Our Culture
Our culture is centred around our 4 key values: Pride, Unity, Respect and Integrity. Regardless of what department or service our people work in, we apply a 'One Council' approach to everything that we do, providing an environment that is respectful, professional and enjoyable for our employees.
2. Our Communities
We will continue to be a Council that is closer to its communities that gives community confidence, encourages community leadership and develops community resilience through positive communication.
3. Our Performance
As a Council we are realistic, open and honest about everything that we do, we remain ambitious in our key priority areas and most importantly, we are a Council that is accountable.
4. Our Member / Officer relations
We value our close working relationships with our elected members and ensure those good relations filter through the Council, creating that environment of mutual respect and understanding.
5. Our Staff
As a Council, we recognise that employees are our most valuable asset. Utilising the abilities, knowledge and experience of each individual that works for the Council, we can make a real difference to the people within our communities. The shared values are at the heart of everything that we do and we want employees to feel part of something bigger!
Corporate Plan 2022 to 2027: The Denbighshire We Want
This Plan sets out what it is that we want to achieve for the benefit of local residents and communities to deliver the Denbighshire We Want. We are committed to delivering our activity in a sustainable way for the long-term benefit of our communities and their future generations.
Read our Corporate Plan and take a look at what projects we have been working on.