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 …
Fighting for the Future of Local Government in an Uncertain World
By Harriet Shone, Senior Director, Cratus Group Local government is facing a significant challenge: how do we ensure our voices are heard amidst a chorus of global crises and national …
Devon and Cornwall Public Sector Comms Collaboration Day
By Vicky Croughan, Senior Communications Officer, South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils Tuesday 21 January was an important day for public sector communications’ professionals in Devon and Cornwall. …
From posters to people: how we are transforming school attendance communication in Sheffield
By Marie Birks, Strategic Campaigns Specialist Communications Team, Sheffield City Council At some point all local authorities will be asked to run a school attendance campaign. ‘Every School Day Matters’, …