Cities need more than a ‘back to work’ campaign
One of my saddest moments from the last six months came when I left our office in Bristol for the last time before lockdown
Former editor joins Social to set up specialist ESG Communications division in London
Luke Cross, former editor of Social Housing Magazine, has joined integrated communications consultancy Social as a director to set up a specialist ESG communications
Social Media – Our Window to the World
I’m really into travel. It’s definitely my “thing” in life, my burning passion and something I try and do as often as physically possible.
The art of ‘switching off’
The ability to ‘switch off’ is a truly delicate art form; according to research almost a third of workers struggle to master “how to
Can the White Paper survive the Tory parliamentary party?
It’s clear that the recently published White Paper is a piece of radical thinking from Number 10, with the potential to shake up planning
Local plans fail to engage people about the future of their areas
Research highlights engagement challenge for local councils Just 11% of young adults have knowingly engaged in local plan consultations intended to set the long-term
We need to listen first if we’re to ‘level up’
There can be no faulting the Prime Minister’s ambition to “unite the country and level up” after coronavirus. And neither can anyone question the
The latest Social Media trends you should know about
Social media has gained substantial momentum over the last few years, with more people using social media platforms globally than ever before. Global Web
Social mourns the death of Seb Patrick
We are all saddened and shocked to learn of the death of our talented colleague and friend, Seb Patrick, who died of a suspected
Social supports new National Lottery series
Integrated agency Social have teamed up with the National Lottery and comedian Joe Wilkinson (After Life, 8 Out of 10 Cats) to create a series of videos highlighting the National Lottery’s support for good causes across the UK during lockdown.
The power of stories and why we need to read them all
The long, long months of lockdown have given people the chance to learn new languages, transform their gardens or master the art of baking. I’m still terrible at all of those things, so I’ve spent most of my spare time reading.
Building trust in communities
This Tuesday, I was lucky enough to be asked to take part in a round table with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) chaired by Rt Hon Nick Raynsford.