Local government communications
Support for local councils & related bodies
Need communications support from a local government specialist?
We have considerable experience in advising local authorities and related organisations – spanning projects to promote community initiatives, boost the local economy, commercialise services, address budgetary pressures, engage the community, tackle thorny issues and more.
Our work has included:
- a wide-ranging reputation management assignment for Wokingham Borough Council
- a campaign to support the digital transformation of Mid Sussex
- communications and marketing programmes for local authority-backed regeneration and economic development programmes – like our work in East Sussex
- place marketing – like this campaign for the London Borough of Brent
- communications strategy work to help six West Midlands councils establish a new regional adoption agency
- copywriting Runnymede Borough Council’s 600-page website to translate policy jargon into plain English
- development of an inward investment marketing strategy for two south-east towns
- media work to raise the profile of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership
- public consultation for a range of developments including Gypsy & Traveller sites
- crisis communications to manage negative issues and community opposition
As you can see from the logos on this page, our local government client track record includes:
- London’s Brent, Dudley Metropolitan Borough, East Sussex County, Hastings Borough, Mid Sussex District, Rother District, Runnymede Borough, Sandwell, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, Walsall, Wokingham Borough and Wolverhampton City councils
- The South East Local Enterprise Partnership – backed by the local authorities across Essex, Kent and East Sussex
- Sea Change Sussex – an economic development company operating on behalf of three local authorities and the business community
See these case studies on some of our local government work. And get in touch to find out how we could support you.
















I've seen just how effective TK Associates have been in guiding our PR efforts over nearly a decade. They’re thoroughly professional and strong on both strategic and tactical advice – an agency that’s good to have on your side.Peter Jones CBE, Leader, East Sussex County Council, 2001-2013
It was a pleasure working with TK Associates who really felt part of the team. I don’t think we could have got this from anyone else. A highly professional approach to a difficult issue that’s been acknowledged by officers and elected councillors as well as colleagues across other local authorities.Martin Jenks, Hastings Borough Council
TK Associates stood out as professional, knowledgeable & experienced. They understand exactly what we’re trying to achieve and have developed a focused, well-structured strategy.Councillor Shama Tatler, Lead Member for Regeneration, Brent Council