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Communicating during a crisis: Be prepared, use your networks, and remember ASH (Accuracy, Speed and Honesty)

Accordingly, senior leaders need to be prepared to deal with any crisi... Read more

Fewer free Facebook links? What you should do

Facebook has been a key information route for councils and other publi... Read more

Will AI find the right answer on your website?

For years, public sector websites could be reasonably confident that t... Read more

Six things to get right when you talk to the media

Ever watched someone freeze the moment a journalist asks a question th... Read more

What does a good organisational communication strategy look like in local government?

We often hear the phrase “golden thread”. It is one of those expressio... Read more

The do’s and don’ts of public speaking in an age of AI

CORMAC SMITH has worked across local and national government as a seni... Read more

What really drives social media engagement? Key lessons from Westco’s latest Lunch and Learn

At Westco’s latest Lunch and Learn, Digital Communications Associate H... Read more

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The blank-page communications blueprint for local government

Local government reorganisation (LGR) is one of the rare moments when ... Read more

The use of authentic voices in quit smoking campaigns

Encouraging people to quit smoking remains one of the toughest behavio... Read more

Short-term growth from long-term projects

Right now, there is an active debate both as to whether the pursuit of... Read more

Less than one in ten councils meet housing customer standards… and why communication teams hold the key

Local Government Reorganisation isn’t just about structures, savings, ... Read more

From Deep Listening to Behaviour Change: How south-west London councils tackled smoking inequalities

Local Government Reorganisation isn’t just about structures, savings, ... Read more

Attracting regional investment requires a specialist approach

Right now, there is an active debate both as to whether the pursuit of... Read more

Securing community support for economic growth initiatives

Debates about economic growth frequently revolve around big politics a... Read more

Making sense of the 10-year Infrastructure strategy

It’s ironic that when a fragile Government seems to stagger from one P... Read more

Foundations v Modern Industrial Strategy

The UK Government's "Modern Industrial Strategy" outlines a comprehens... Read more

The new Guidance on Local Growth Plans

When the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review on 11 June, she simul... Read more

Public Perceptions of Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation: Supportive in Principle, Cautious in Practice

As local government reorganisation gathers pace in England, the nation... Read more

Public Perceptions of Local Government Reorganisation in England (2024–2025)

Public perceptions of local government reorganisation in England remai... Read more

Why Communications Matter – A Mayor’s Most Underrated Power

It struck me that, as well as personal leadership and managerial excel... Read more

Local Government Reorganisation: Why Meaningful Engagement Must Be at the Heart of Your Bid

As councils across England respond to the Government’s 2025 invitation... Read more

How to Build a Stronger Connection on Local Government Reform

Local Government Reorganisation isn’t just about structures, savings, ... Read more

Making Sense of Devolution - What Does it Mean for Local Government Communicators?

On April 11th, communications professionals from across the UK gathere... Read more

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