Contact Simon

Simon is currently Head of Communications and Marketing at Medway Council and writes a leading public sector communications blog.

He is a CIPR and CIM qualified marketing and communications professional with experience working across traditional communications channels and emerging online channels.

Outside work he enjoys running, cycling, BMF, caravanning and generally being outdoors. Simon is married with two young children and lives in Whitstable, Kent.

“Very capable manager with great attention to detail. Great fun to work with too.”
Damon Reynolds,  Pynk and Fluffy

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