Connecting our communities
By Johnathan Schroder, London Borough of Barnet Council comms teams across the country have been having conversations over recent weeks about their council’s response to the protests and public disorder …
From Zero to Hero: your training guide is here
By Sophie da Silva, Senior Communications Manager – Campaigns & Communications Planning, Wandsworth Council Earlier this year, we kicked off the inaugural Zero to Hero series, a new training programme …
Future Leaders drop in sessions
Are you a passionate communicator in local government ready to take the next step in your career? The Future Leaders programme offers tailored development, peer support, and mentoring from senior …
Are you part of local government’s future comms team? Register today for a new programme that will make sure you’re ready
We are excited to announce the launch of a new training scheme designed to enhance the skills and impact of communications professionals across local government. The Future Comms Team programme …
Day 2 at LGcomms Academy 2025: Learning, leadership and late-night karaoke
By Rob McCleary, Communications Manager, Gedling Borough Council, and LGcomms Future Leader Day 2 of the LGcomms Academy began in an unexpected way…at midnight, on a barge, surrounded by fellow …
Day 1 at LGcomms Academy 2025: Curiosity, connection, and cocktails
By Holly Skelton, Business Partner, Communications Team, West Northamptonshire Council, and LGcomms Future Leader After a lively evening of drinks and networking on a barge moored in the heart of …
What do you do when you need facts, but all you have are opinions?
Paul Hutchinson Simpson, Communications and Engagement Regeneration, Economy and Planning for Westminster City Council, shares a positive outcome for resident engagement in Westminster. The Church Street resident engagement team consisted of Paul, Trisha Husband …