29 Feb 2012
| by Alex Aiken
'Love is all around' was nominated as one of the worst songs of the 1990s, yet the Localism Act appears to rekindle this sentiment in council communications.
Public sector comms experts have been warned that time is running out for them to get involved in their organisations' resilience planning as they prepare for London 2012 and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
27 Feb 2012
| by Luke Blair
If there is one thing public sector communications professionals are frequently criticised for, it is holding 'sham' consultation exercises.
The senior V-P of global comms at Unilever has successfully made the transition from public sector to consumer comms, finds Matt Cartmell.
Council comms experts have added their support to plans to remove rules requiring councils to advertise roadworks in local newspapers.
16 Feb 2012
| by Matt Cartmell
The executive director for government comms has revealed that the Government's comms roster could soon be under review.
Hackney Council is to open a temporary structure to showcase the borough's 'talent and creativity' before and during London 2012.
The Local Government Association's newly appointed comms director has spoken about his plans to represent councils in a year of changes.
The Local Government Association has appointed Hillingdon Council's well-connected comms head, as it looks to provide a voice to councils hit by cuts.
The CIPR Local Public Services Group will hold its AGM on 1 March at the CIPR's HQ in Russell Square, London.