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PRCA Launches Simplified and Strengthened Code for Professional Lobbying

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today issued its new Code for Professional Lobbying, marking a major step forward in promoting ethical, transparent, and accountable lobbying across the UK. The Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL) has approved this new Code as meeting its requirements to be a “relevant Code.” Replacing the previous Public Affairs Code, the new Code will apply to all PRCA members who engage in professional lobbying activities. ​ It has been modernised and simplified to reflect evolving standards and regulatory expectations and…

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PRCA launches the Sustainability Group to Drive Collaboration and Best Practice

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has announced launch of the Sustainability Group. The PRCA Sustainability Group is an expansion of previous working groups that reaffirms the industry’s commitment to fostering responsible, transparent, and effective sustainability communications. The Group builds on previous work in this area and further drives collaborating with PRCA members and the industry at large. The Group committee, consisting of PRCA members, aims to go deeper and broader to ensure the PR industry has a forum for driving standards, commitments and ethics in sustainability. ​ The…

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PRCA announces GovConnex as its Exclusive Public Affairs Partner

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today announced a new partnership with GovConnex, naming the company its exclusive Public Affairs Partner. GovConnex is a global leader in political intelligence, helping organisations navigate complex political environments with speed and clarity. Its trusted platform streamlines monitoring, research, and stakeholder engagement, enabling professionals to anticipate change and manage risk. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for the PRCA’s public affairs community. Through the partnership, members will benefit from unparalleled access to GovConnex’s expertise and resources, enhancing their ability to engage effectively…

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PRCA Launches Consultation Charter for Public Consultations to Set New Standard in Planning Engagement

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) have announced the launch of the Consultation Charter for Public Consultations, a new initiative designed to raise the quality, transparency, and inclusivity of public consultation processes across planning and development projects. ​  This Charter has been developed as a flagship PRCA project to support stakeholders involved in planning applications, including planning authorities, developers, consultants, and community organisations, in delivering meaningful and ethical public engagement. Its launch comes at a time when the demand for greater community involvement and accountability in local development has never been…

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Kirsty Leighton Appointed PRCA Management Board Chair, Joining Sarah Waddington CBE to Form First Female Leadership Duo in PRCA History

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has today announced that Kirsty Leighton, Founder and Group CEO of Milk & Honey PR, will become Chair of its Management Board following the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September.  Kirsty’s appointment follows the recent announcement of Sarah Waddington CBE as the PRCA’s new CEO, marking a historic milestone: for the first time in the Association’s history, two women will lead the organisation. This signals a bold and progressive step for the global PR body as it continues its mission to represent…

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