1. RPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP Diana Stewart Project Officer

2. Key Milestones and Activities
Outcomes of the RPA consultation
Communications Forum
Putting Communication on the RPA Agenda Conference June 2006
Central RPA Communication Group

3. Primary Roles
Co-ordinate both internal and external communication across the sectors and organisations
Agree work plans and timetables
Share best practice
Report and provide feedback to the RPA Steering Group

4. Key Communicators
Have some standing in the organisation and can relate to both senior management and staff
Be able to disseminate information
Collate responses from staff and assist in answering queries
Ensure all managers have the information they need
Monitor communication channels and their effectiveness

5. Structure for Communicating
Executive Information Service OFMDFM
Local Government representatives
Bulletins issued to the 26 ‘key communicators’

6. Way Forward and Discussion