Local services need to use social media – Ashley Wilcox
The mix of CAA, growth of social media and structural changes in mainstream media means interesting times ahead for public sector communicators.
Meet Stephen Parkinson from Preston City Council
Stephen tells us how he ended up working in council communications and how the challenges for communicators are changing.
Changing news and public sector media relations
The web has changed how people consume news beyond recognition – I’ve been thinking about what these changes mean to public sector media relations.
I did it – 100 miles on the bike for Action Medical Research
The ups and downs of a 100 mile bike ride around Kent to raise more than £450 for Action Medical Research.
100 mile bike ride tomorrow
The training’s over – it’s time to get on my bike to raise money for Action Medical Research.
Meet John Shewell from Brighton & Hove City Council
Some great insights from John Shewell, Head of Communications at Brighton & Hove City Council.
Local government people to follow on Twitter
Some pointers if you’re looking for local government people on Twitter.
Using video to promote recycling collections
Council social media campaigns can be a story in themselves.
Meet David Holdstock, London Borough of Hillingdon
An interview with David Holdstock about communications at the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Comprehensive area assessment (CAA) for communicators
What does the start of the new local public service inspection regime mean for communicators?
