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 …
Do you need a comms plan, or a plan for your comms team?
By Louise Neilan, Chair of LGcomms, Thurrock Council Learning and development: a nice to have or an essential component of the employer offer? All too often we see L&D offered …
Survey: Tell us – How inclusive is our profession?
Are there glass ceilings? How well does our profession reflect the communities we serve? Can we better support those from lower-income backgrounds to thrive? Building on from what was the …