Matt Nicholls, Head of Communications Improvement, LGA, Alix Macfarlane, Programme Director Communications and Engagement, Slough Borough Council and Vice Chair LGcommsView Slides
Planning effective communications using the OASIS model, Simon Jones, Director of Communications, Westco – view slides (members only)
Louise Gibson – Social Media, Design, Advertising and Sponsorship Team Manager, Sheffield City CouncilLeanne Hughes – CAN Digital LeadAgenda:High level overview of research findings – Accessibility in Local Authority communicationsLeadership sponsorship and Operational responsibilityIndividual as a catalyst for changeWhat is accessibility?Interactive element in chat – what do people think accessibility and inclusivity are and why …
Discover the secrets of a game changing health campaignJoin the Blackburn with Darwen Council Public Health team and Together an Active Future, (a Sport England place-partner) and We Are Undefeatable, for a webinar showcasing the power of localised health initiatives in action,Learn how this partnership tailored the national We Are Undefeatable campaign to reduce health …
Academy 2024 Back to the future slides: Intelligence and information – how we make it work for us Alex Waddington, Whetstone CommunicationsBejeweled – maximising the impact of music and cultural events to boost your reputation and build your place brand. Edinburgh talks Taylor SwiftMichael Pinkerton, City of Edinburgh CouncilPlace shaping – narratives, campaigns and communications …
Shayoni Lynn of Lynn Group presented an LGcomms Lunch and Learn WebinarAlmost every public sector communications professional will have been immersed in countering disinformation and halting the spread of hatred online during the recent riots taking place in communities across the UK. Many will still be in the midst of this and its aftermath.Lynn Group has undertaken …
LGcomms partnered with key public sector partners CAN and e-shot to introduce how you can positively impact your organisation’s bottom line. This free webinar for LGcomms members summarised how to use relatively simple income generation techniques to increase comms budgets, use your organisation’s assets to your advantage, demonstrate comms impact in saving money, and understand which channels are the most efficient.View the …
The discovery of an unexploded half-tonne World War II bomb in led to the biggest evacuation since World War II with more than 10,000 residents affected.The Plymouth City Council communication team had to work at a relentless pace given that they had just 24 hours’ notice of the evacuation.The emergency response from the Council, working …
With winter storms and other extreme weather events throughout the year becoming more frequent as a result of climate change, councils and public services are increasingly dealing with the impacts on individual, communities, properties and infrastructure.LGcomms assembled the experience and the expertise of dealing well with recent flooding and extreme weather, alongside the practical help …
Elections and working in a changing political environment Kelly Quigley-Hicks, Association of Electoral Administrators, Matt Nicholls, LGA Additional resources and links How to engage the silent majority in consultation Counter Context State of the industry Mandy Pearse, CIPR Using data to hone your messages, channels, save you time and money Alex Waddington, …