CIPR Local Public Services Group

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Text on a blue banner at the top: "Our Chartered Alliance request to government." Below, three blue boxes contain text: "Actively promote professional registration and Chartered status," "Recognise its value across public services," and "Continue to pursue professionalisation throughout the civil service." The background features an abstract design with curved lines and a partial orange circle.

This image features a collection of logos of various and professional bodies in the UK including the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

It’s #CharteredWeek and in an age of AI, trust in business and professional services has never been more important.

So, we’ve joined more than 45 membership bodies to call on government to champion professional standards.

Read the full letter: bit.ly/4axKiXy

#CelebratingTrustedProfessionals

The image features a blue background with a yellow arc and abstract design elements. It includes a red CIPR logo at the top left. Text reads, "71% of the public would trust a chartered practitioner more*," and "Let's get you chartered." At the bottom right, a boxed section reads "Chartered Week, 23-27 Feb 2026, Celebrating Trusted Professionals." A small note mentions, "* PARN, Perceptions of Professionalism Report 2020."

71% of the public trust a Chartered practitioner more.

In-house pros (75%) and those in client-facing roles (65%) say it sets them apart.

Are you ready to explore what Chartership could mean for you?

Download the #GetChartered kit to learn more: https://mailchi.mp/cipr/getchartered

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The Excellence Awards have expanded to reflect the evolving world of PR and comms, with new categories recognising the work and teams shaping our profession.

Save up to £100 by submitting by the Early Bird deadline: 5 March.

https://cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Awards/Excellence/The_Excellence_Awards.aspx

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We’ve launched the CIPR Excellence Awards 2026 to shine a light on some of the most impactful and outstanding public relations work across more than 30 award categories.

Enter by 5 March for early-bird rates.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3N1yyDo

I'm really excited to be judging this year's @cipr.co.uk Excellence awards. It is always great to see the brilliant work entered by our talented profession. If you haven't considered entering there is still time and you could be a winner cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Aw...

❇️ Safe Space Hub is back this February!

Need some advice or just someone to talk to about safety?
Drop in and speak to friendly support teams.

📍 Kuumba Imani, 4 Princes Road, L8 1TH
📅 Wednesday 25 February 2026
⏰ 10am – 12pm

Everyone is welcome. 💬💙

Moved home recently?
Make sure your voter registration is up to date so you can vote in the Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May. Deadline is 20 April.
Do it today at gov.uk/register-to-vote

We have been made aware that there is an unofficial job listing site advertising vacancies at #Bridgend County Borough Council fraudulently.

Job vacancies are listed on the council’s website. If you are unsure, please check before applying: www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/jobs/

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Faced with floods, storms and heatwaves, Oxfordshire’s community groups are working to protect themselves, supported by the Community Resilience Grants🤝🌧️ Find out more here https://orlo.uk/community_grants_qy1hF

Complete Direct Payment Survey to help us improve the service we offer - survey open until 22 March 2026

Direct Payments offers people greater control over their care.  🫂

 We would like to hear about your experiences of receiving Direct Payments  to help us strengthen the support available

https://orlo.uk/DP_Survey_wbbsV

#DirectPaymentSurvey #DirectPayments

Great news. Trust is at an all time low in our sector and profession so this is so timely.

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Yesterday on BBC The World This Weekend, Cllr Amanda Hopgood said SEND reform must create more mainstream places, backed by proper funding and support.

With the Schools White Paper now published, it must deliver for children and families.

Listen at 18:58:
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The CIPR is pleased to announce that Dan Slee has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship, while Andy West has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute. In addition, all former CIPR Presidents who… | C... The CIPR is pleased to announce that Dan Slee has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship, while Andy West has been awarded a Fellowship of the Institute. In addition, all former CIPR Presidents who rema...

Two of our committee have been awarded Hon Fellowship @danslee.bsky.social and @mandypearse.bsky.social as a former @cipr.co.uk President

Awesome event coming up with top speaker line up. Here from Alison Arnot, Bridget Aherne, Shaun Gibbons and Guiseppina Valenza. Free to @cipr.co.uk members and £10 plus VAT non members. You need to book www.cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Events/...

Join us for our AGM on 1 December and hear Ben talk about AI in the Public Sector. Event is free but you need to book cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Events/...

The CIPR Local Public Services group will hold its AGM on Monday 1 Dec at 5pm.

The AGM will be followed by a talk on AI in the public sector by Ben Verinder. It will be free and booking details will follow. We are looking for new committee contact @mandypearse.bsky.social for info. @cipr.co.uk

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When crisis hits, clarity matters.

In times of crisis, internal communication is essential. Join us on 11 September for our online Internal Communication in a Time of Crisis course.

Book your place: https://bit.ly/45X2iYT

#CIPRLearn #Publicrelations #Internalcomms #Crisiscomms

Please can all public services CIPR members complete the EDI survey.

This is a great opportunity to look at any issues in local public services comms which need research.

CIPR logo. No Rules Britannia? The UK's lobbying laws exposed on the global stage. Purple badge says download it now.

Find out more about our new No Rules Britannia? report in this @prweekuk.bsky.social article.

The research outlines how Westminster's lobbying regime is the least transparent in the West and explores the case for reform.

Read more in PR Week: bit.ly/42lGMdo

Only just over a week to log your 60 CPD points including 5 for ethics. There are 1000s of activities in the CPD ladder so its easy to do and all your other learning can count through a custom submission.

The first report from CIPR 2024 Research Fund is out now.

The Missing Women study examines the shortfall of nearly 4,000 female public relations practitioners who have either left the industry mid-career or failed to advance to senior positions.

cipr.co.uk/CIPR/CIPR/Ou...

Just over a week to go to log your @cipr.co.uk CPD. This group ran 4 events last year and one 10 March this year with @mandypearse.bsky.social @danslee.bsky.social All available as recordings to log as well as our Guide to Elections. Log your 60 points by 31 March.

The CPD cycle @cipr.co.uk closes on 31 March. Make sure your learning gets counted and log your CPD. There are thousands of events in the CPD ladder but if the thing you want to log isn't or was run by another body use a custom submission. #CPD #professionalism

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We’re proud to launch our first Annual EDI Progress Report, showcasing our achievements since publishing our EDI Strategy.

From expanding our learning resources to breaking down barriers to entry in PR, discover how we’re building a more inclusive profession.

Read the report: bit.ly/4isvvhU

Almost 100 people booked onto our panel debate on the Evolving Social Media Landscape with @danslee.bsky.social @mandypearse.bsky.social Louise Gibson @sheffcitycouncil.bsky.social Farid Norat @mancitycouncil.bsky.social & Carys Lewis @swpolice.bsky.social The debate recording is now available.

Councils have a proven track record of delivering growth to their local communities.

If Govt wishes to succeed in its mission to kickstart economic growth, it is vital that councils are provided with sufficient funding to deliver for their communities.

https://orlo.uk/VQP3Y

Join us on Monday 10 March 12-1pm to hear about the ways public sector bodies are adapting to a rapidly evolving social media landscape.

Book: www.cipr.co.uk/CIPR/Events/...

Don't let all your learning go to waste. Log your CPD by 31 March. All CPD can be recorded. If it's not on the @cipr.co.uk CPD ladder you can do a custom submission. CPD is your path to Accreditation and Chartership.

Some great free ethics events from Global Alliance. Book via weblink
www.globalalliancepr.org/global-allia...
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