AI in the (real) council world
27th Apr 2026Only about 1 in 10 councils said they had properly given thought to their council's AI strategy.
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Five Simple Actions to Make Your Council’s Communications More Effective
24th Mar 2026Over the years, we've helped many councils create and implement communications strategies that boost trust with the communities they serve. We've set out below five tips that councils of any size can adopt to boost their approach to communications in 2026.
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How do councils demonstrate data protection compliance?
4th Mar 2026A practical guide for how parish and town councils can easily demonstrate data protection compliance.
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AI Vs An Information Compliance expert
16th Feb 2026AI Vs An Information Compliance expert
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5 Signs Your Council Social Media is Working
9th Feb 20265 Signs Your Council Social Media is Working
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Assertion 10 Frequently Asked Questions
9th Dec 2025Assertion 10 Frequently Asked Questions
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A Quick Guide to the Canva October 2025 Updates - and what it means for councils
7th Nov 2025A Quick Guide to the Canva October 2025 Updates - and what it means for councils
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Information Requests, Getting the Basics Right
27th Oct 2025Information Requests, Getting the Basics Right
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Why consistency matters in council communications
3rd Oct 2025Every message your council puts out is an opportunity to build its brand identity. When messages look, sound, and feel like they belong together, your council isn’t just informing or updating residents. It is also building confidence, credibility, and lasting trust.
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Making information requests less stressful - Best practice for FOI and SAR requests
17th Sep 2025Making information requests less stressful - Best practice for FOI and SAR requests
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Three practical ways AI could save your council time next week
12th Sep 2025Three practical ways AI could save your council time next week
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Top Ten Data Protection Pitfalls for Councils and How to Avoid Them
11th Sep 2025Top Ten Data Protection Pitfalls for Councils and How to Avoid Them
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The Six Stage Journey Councils Should Take to Data Protection Compliance
7th Aug 2025The Six Stage Journey Councils Should Take to Data Protection Compliance
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Cara Stobart joins the Breakthrough Communications team
25th Jul 2025Cara Stobart joins the Breakthrough Communications team
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A quick guide to the AGAR Assertion 10 and UK GDPR Compliance
30th Jun 2025What Local Councils Need to Know (And Do) Before Their Next AGAR Submission
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What the new data protection law means for local councils
20th Jun 2025What the new data protection law means for local councils
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Top Tips for Local Council Asset Management Compliance
15th Jun 2025Top Tips for Local Council Asset Management Compliance
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What is the best way to publish councillor contact information from a data protection perspective?
9th Jun 2025What is the best way to publish councillor contact information from a data protection perspective?
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What does the FOI cost limit actually mean?
Understanding how the cost limit works can make handling FOI requests feel much more manageable.
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Introducing the Breakthrough Masterclass Pass
One price. Five tickets. Save £130. Get access to expert communications and compliance training for your council, whenever you want it.
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The six steps to help every council communicate more effectively
1st Apr 2026We've developed a simple, six step framework to help councils communicate in a way that builds trust, even when they're busy.
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How often should you consider Data Protection?
24th Mar 2026Data protection should not be something you add on at the end. It should shape how your service is designed from the start.
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Communications, Compliance and a Cup of Tea
12th Dec 2023A monthly video series sitting down with a council to get the inside track on communications and compliance best practice.
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Deck the Halls with Data Compliance: A Festive Guide for Local Councils
14th Dec 2023A Christmas clean-up for councils. Practical tips on data protection, email retention and keeping your inbox clutter-free.
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Monthly Training Update
10th Jan 2024Looking back on 1,000+ delegates trained with fantastic feedback, plus a snapshot of upcoming training sessions.
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GDPR compliance can be tough for parish councils, but it could be worse
Understanding the data protection compliance regime for parish and town councils, and how Section 7 of the Data Protection Act provides relief.
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