The power of the network
By Andy Allsopp, Chair of LGcomms IBM’s old advertising slogan used to be ‘the power of the network’. These days they are still big on the networking element, but, since …
Partner promotion: Making Sense of Devolution – What Does It Mean for Local Government
Westco and LGcomms event Fri 11 April 2025 12:00 – 1:00pm. Join us for an interactive lunch and learn session on Friday April 11th where we’ll unpack the Government’s Devolution agenda and what it means for communications, …
Share Ramadan: what is it and how did it bring a comms team together?
By Natasha Calder, Senior Communications and Engagement Manager (Corporate Communications), CIPR Accredited Practitioner, Greater Manchester Combined Authority People hear ‘comms’ and think press releases, newsletters, social media and pretty pictures …
Managing social media in Local Government
By Maddie Lukes, Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer, Wandsworth Council Social media is a key tool for local councils, helping us connect with residents, share updates quickly, and respond to …
Ditch the hamster wheel and get curious, connected and creative
By Kerry Middleton, Head of Communications, Marketing and Engagement at Oxfordshire County Council. Last week was a real rollercoaster of highs and a few lows. So the highs. I’ve been …
Zero to Hero comes to an end… for now
By Sophie da Silva, Senior Communications Manager – Campaigns & Communications Planning, Wandsworth Council The first-ever series of Zero to Hero training sessions, designed for budding comms professionals or anyone …
Finding My Voice at the Future Leaders Table
By Zhen Yang, LGcomms Future Leader, Greater Manchester Combined Authority There’s something about stepping into the Houses of Parliament that makes you reflect on the bigger picture. As communications professionals …