A big congratulations to the following communications professionals who made it onto the 2026 Future Leaders programme.
Amrin Bhatti, Senior Internal Communications Officer, Slough Council
Colin Orr, Strategic Communications Business Partner (Children’s Service), Renfrewshire Council
Hazel Bosworth, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, North Northamptonshire Council
Holly Merchant, Communications Manager – LGR, Surrey County Council
Joe Masa, Senior Digital Communications Officer, Stockport Council
Laura Barton-William, Communications Manager, South Ribble Borough Council
Lauren Tye, Communications and Campaign Lead Officer, Telford Council
Miles Edwards, Communications and Campaigns Officer, Islington Council
Sarah Lacey, Business Manager, Communications and Marketing, Newark and Sherwood District Council