Cormac Smith
Local government’s response to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Local government has a crucial role to play in how we as a nation stand by Ukrainians and resist a hybrid war being waged against us all, says Cormac Smith.
Owning the local message
It’s time to get back to the basics of good communication and make these skills more accessible to local communities, says Cormac Smith. He outlines the core communication disciplines every organisation needs to master.
Set a new benchmark
Cormac Smith reflects on the latest changes to communication, and what skills chief executives and staff really need to engage effectively.
Don’t shoot the messengers
As government communicators are poised to meet in Coventry next week, Cormac Smith outlines the challenges ahead for public service communicators in the coming months
Mastering the brief
Cormac Smith says building trust and engagement, commitment to professional development and mastery of digital arts remain key challenges in local government communications.
Talk isn't cheap
Cormac Smith outlines the communications challenge ahead as local government and local people get to grips with cuts to council services.
In praise of clear communications
Cormac Smith describes how public relations can be a universal language and one that can help to shape the development of government for the better
PluggedIN by Cormac Smith
Councils and local newspapers need to have a grown-up and mutually beneficial relationship.
PluggedIN by Cormac Smith
Head of communications at Basildon Council and chairman of LG Comms on the importance of strategy.
The power of communication
Cormac Smith on LGComms launching a new project which aims to define best practice in council communications.
Rebranding councils
Our brand(reputation)is not what we say about ourselves, it is what other people say about us, says Cormac Smith.
