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GOVERNANCE
Getting online back in line
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Social media has had a seismic impact on the political landscape, but it now faces calls to curb its effects. Martin Ford reports.
STANDARDS
Local government demands action on online abuse
By Martin Ford | 21 October 2026
Local government has called for ministers to hold social media firms responsible for online abuse...
COMMUNICATIONS
Defining the 2030 council comms leadership challenge
By Andrea Newman | 23 September 2026
Future communications leaders in local government will need greater judgement, influence, resilie...
COMMUNICATIONS
Sandwell: Taking action when your borough has the media attention no place wants
By Shokat Lal | 22 September 2026
Shokat Lal looks at turning reputational risk into decisive action when your borough makes the he...
REORGANISATION
Building resilience beyond reorganisation
By Caroline Green | 21 September 2026
LGR may be paused, but stronger relationships, insight and capacity can still drive lasting refor...
POLICY AND POLITICS
Behind the scenes of this week's reorganisation debacle
By Dan Peters | 10 September 2026
Dan Peters reports on how the reorganisation delay unfolded and the initial reaction from a shock...
COMMUNICATIONS
Rethinking media relations
By Mark Fletcher-Brown | 02 September 2026
Mark Fletcher-Brown says authentic, candid communication could help local leaders rebuild trust a...
IMPROVEMENT
Is public service delivery really dead?
By Ben Page | 22 July 2026
Performance alone does not win public trust. While better outcomes matter, public opinion is shap...
LEADERSHIP
A problem or a symptom?
By Anonymous | 24 June 2026
Repeated experiences among communications leaders in local government raise wider questions about...
POLITICS
Will Makerfield change Westminster?
By Donna Hall | 19 June 2026
Donna Hall asks if Andy Burnham can reconnect power with people.
ACCOUNTS COMMISSION
Council urged to communicate better with residents
By Neil Merrick | 05 June 2026
A Scottish council has been urged to communicate more effectively with residents over financial s...
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