A big congratulations to the following communications professionals who made it onto the 2025 Future Leaders programme.

Cate Jaques, Interim Communications & Engagement Manager, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council
Colin Hutton, Senior Communications Officer, East Renfrewshire Council


Emlyn Bailey, Publications Editor, Islington Life, External Communications, Community engagement and wellbeing, Islington Council
Harshil Shah, Senior Communications & Campaigns Officer, London Borough of Waltham Forest


Hayley Lambert, Communications Manager, Havebury Housing Partnership
Holly Skelton, Business Partner, Communications Team, West Northamptonshire Council


Julia Bullas, Senior Communications Manager, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Louise Edge, Communications Officer, City of York Council


Moynaa Aparajit, Senior Communications Manager, Housing, Regeneration and Growth, London Borough of Hounslow
Rachel Pengelly, Communications and Marketing Manager, East Midlands Council


Rob McCleary, Communications Manager, Gedling Borough Council
Rose Hampton, Senior Communications Officer – Climate Change & Sustainability, Staffordshire County Council


Zhen Yang, Communications Manager, Greater Manchester Combined Authority