Helping you go from Zero to Hero
By Sophie da Silva, Senior Communications Manager – Campaigns & Communications Planning, Wandsworth Council I first joined local government on a graduate programme, with no idea where I wanted my …
Spotlight on the Evolution of Clean Air Zone Communications
Melanie Day, Marketing and Communications Officer, Bradford Council Clean Air Zones (CAZ) were mandated by the Government in areas where air quality does not meet legal requirements, and Bradford is …
Using Public Health Data to Shape Effective Comms Campaigns
By Alison Whittaker-Stewart, Physical Activity Campaigns Lead, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council As a marcomms professional, the importance of ‘knowing your audience’ and tailoring communications to reach them effectively is …
LGcomms East of England networking – how we can increase awareness and understanding
By Bethan Griffiths, Communications Manager, Cambridgeshire County Council Seeing the devastation caused by Storm Bert to parts of Wales over the weekend serves as a timely reminder of the importance …
LGcomms East of England network – learning from the best
By Nick Henegan, Head of Communications, Hertfordshire County Council As a relatively new joiner to the world of local government communications it is always a pleasure to meet colleagues working …
LGcomms Academy – it’s where you meet your people
By Louise Darby, Communications Business Partner, Public Health, Sunderland City Council I took lots away from LGcomms academy 2024 – and the statement about it being where you meet your …
Sharing communication with neighbouring authorities
By Vicky Croughan, Senior Communications Officer, South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils We all know that we need to engage effectively with our communities to help meet their …