UK Local Elections – One Vote, Three Possibilities

With local government elections taking place across England and Wales today, all eyes will be on Westminster to see what impact this final electoral test is likely to have on the Conservative Government, and whether it will shed some light on the question every public affairs professional is being asked daily – when will the […]

Election 2024: South West political preview

Labour have won the Kingswood Parliamentary Constituency for the first time since 2005 in a hotly contested by-election caused by the resignation of former MP Chris Skidmore.

Unleashing the Power of Connectivity

Image showing the cover page of the Broadband All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) manifesto, highlighting key policy proposals for improving broadband infrastructure and connectivity across the UK

Britain has made remarkable progress since Boris Johnson promised to invest £5 billion through the Project Gigabit programme. This ambitious scheme aimed to provide all, especially those in hard-to-reach rural areas with access to fast and reliable broadband. Since that promise was made – and credit where credit is due – over 80% of the […]

Strategising approaches for managing the evolving B2B communications environment

In the swiftly evolving landscape of B2B communications, including the logistics sector, adapting strategies is crucial to staying relevant. Chris Lawrance, Managing Director at JBP, emphasizes the necessity for logistics PR teams to revamp their approach. He outlines six key actions for 2024:

Understand the broader business potential of communication strategies.
Prioritize digital proficiency for future engagement plans.
Integrate PR and Search Engine Optimization for enhanced ROI.
Harness the power of B2B influencer programs.
Embrace a human and responsible approach.
Explore the value AI can bring to communication efforts.

The Last Post?

In light of the recent developments in the Post Office scandal, it’s evident that a failure in crisis management has led to one of the biggest PR disasters in history. Despite apologies from current CEOs, the mishandling of the situation has left a bitter taste, with brand values and integrity called into question. As questions linger and mistakes persist, will this scandal mark the end for the Post Office as we know it? Chris Lawrance, with over 35 years of experience in reputation management, sheds light on the implications and lessons to be learned.

South Gloucestershire Council: Local Plan: JBP initial political analysis

Company Director, and long-time East Fringe South Gloucestershire resident, James Hinchcliffe considers the political takeaways from South Gloucestershire’s publication of their Local Plan. The new South Gloucestershire Council Cabinet has published its proposed blueprint for homes, employment, and infrastructure up to 2040. The Lib-Lab coalition partners will meet on 13 November 2023 to agree to move […]