PUBLIC SECTOR: Blake joins Leeds Red Cross

Nottinghamshire County Council Lisa Blake has joined the Leeds branch of the Red Cross, where she has taken up the new post of communications manager, reporting to regional director Stan Fitches. Blake’s departure has cut the number of Nottingham County Council’s public relations team down to two. Blake’s replacement will be one of a team of three reporting to head of public affairs Suzanne Lloyd. The new PR officer will be expected to handle a full range of PR duties, including internal and media relations.