£39 Billion For Housing: Now Come the Conversations
The Government has launched a record £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. The first £9.58 billion has now been allocated. For housing associations, the next challenge is turning funding into homes – and that means stakeholder...
LGR U-turn No Surprise To Many
What the LGR U-turn tells us about communicating when circumstances change Hindsight is oft quoted as being a wonderful thing - but the Government's decision to withdraw its current Local Government Reorganisation decisions for Essex, Hampshire,...
Why Traditional Media Still Counts
BBC New Director General arrives from Google As the BBC unveils its new DG, Matt Brittin, former boss of Google Europe, it would be tempting to think that this is the beginning of the end for traditional media. We believe that in spite of...
How to Support Your New Councillors in Times of Political Change
With such significant political changes in the recent elections, many councils will be reviewing how they support and prepare their new Members and senior spokespeople for the communication challenges ahead. Whether your council has had a change...
Dame Sarah Mullally: Communication, Leadership and a Historic Moment
The enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury marks a defining moment not only for the Church of England, but for female leadership more broadly. This is one of the most visible and scrutinised roles in...
Remembering Dame Jenni Murray: A Defining Voice in British Broadcasting
The media world has lost one of its most influential and recognisable voices with the passing of Dame Jenni Murray, who has died aged 75. Best known as the long-standing presenter of Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4, Murray shaped the national...
Public Engagement Training for Local Government
Building Confidence, Clarity and Trust in Challenging Times Local government has never been more visible or more scrutinised. From housing and planning decisions to social care, regeneration and climate commitments, councillors are increasingly...
Emergency Planning Media Training – Building Confidence When It Matters Most
When Emergency Planning Media Training for On-Call Executives a major incident occurs, the pressure on on-call executives and managers is immediate and intense. One of their biggest fears is receiving a media call in the early hours of the...
Study Shows a Direct Link Between Local Media Coverage and Increase in Fundraising
Could Raising the Media Profile of Your Charity Increase Donations by 50%? There is strong evidence of a direct link between local media coverage and an increase in fundraising for charities. A study by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) found...
Turn Your Case Studies into Powerful Media Stories
Media Coaching for Case Studies A strong Case Study can help you receive the media interest and coverage you deserve, but not everyone is comfortable sharing their experiences. Human stories are at the heart of good PR. Journalists often...