Satisfaction with local councils at record high
The latest Local Government Association polling into satisfaction with local councils has shown the most positive results since we started this research back in 2012.
Community engagement in Covid-times
When we got the word that council staff were being asked to work from home in mid-March, most of the communications team were neither surprised nor particularly worried. After moving …
LGcomms response to changes in coronavirus restrictions
As we move into the next phase of the crisis, we’re facing a new challenge of navigating how to share key messaging as the government goes about lifting restrictions.
Coronavirus: statement from Royal Mail
Continuing to deliver addressed mail and door drop enables customers to get on with their lives in these challenging times.
PRCA offers free webinars to LGcomms members
We are delighted to tell members that the PRCA has kindly offered to make a selection of its webinars available for free to LGcomms members until 31 May.
Communicators’ professional bodies welcome new ICO COVID-19 guidance
“The ICO guidance recognises the hugely important role that public service information is playing in saving lives. This will help councils reach as many people as possible at this vital time.”
Public service information is saving lives
Every council will be dealing with the same set of issues and our job as communicators is not only to relay clear and equivocal advice but to help find solutions.
LGcomms and PRCA issue statement on critical key workers list
LGcomms and the PRCA have welcomed the government’s decision to recognise local government employees as key workers. The move allows thousands of communications professionals to continue receiving childcare through schools …