The future for external comms channels
One of the great challenges of a local government comms person is finding any moment in the day to reflect, and really think strategically about how we can be more …
Blog: Why you should go to an ‘unconference’
When I found out I was going to an ‘unconference’ I had no idea what to expect. But I heard there was cake involved and that was enough to get …
Crisis – the new normal for public service communications?
We’ve been in crisis mode for so long that it’s beginning to look like business as usual. What does this mean for the way we deliver communications? How do we look after ourselves and the teams we are part of as the demand for our skills mounts? What does good like now and in the months or years ahead?
So, what is a Future Leader?
I applied for Future Leaders at the last minute. This probably won’t surprise people who know me – I apply for most things at the last minute. I love the …
Blog: The best professional decision I have ever made
Future Leaders? That sounds great but how do I add something else to my already long list of things to do? Work, family, friends, life – not necessarily in that …
Hundreds help to improve representation in local public sector communications
More than 700 communications professionals have taken part in a survey about diversity in the UK local public sector communications industry.
A masterclass in branding, campaigns and developing a commercial approach to communications
The latest session for the 2022-23 Future Leaders cohort brought us to the offices of Manchester City Council (MCC), a visit that seemed popular with the cohort’s strong and mighty North West contingent.
Tackling inequality in public sector comms
The biggest ever survey of local public service communication teams has been launched by LGcomms in a bid to better understand diversity within the industry. The survey is first ever …
An update from Andy Allsopp
It’s become obligatory for politicians to produce 100-day reports about the whirlwind of activity and progress they’ve overseen since taking office. Well, I’m not a politician, so I’m taking the …