WANTED: Business Administrator
Hough Bellis is looking for a new Business Administrator
The Roundup – Welcome back!
In our latest Round Up we’ve got all the latest news from on and off the stage during the…
New Year, New Keir? Can Starmer hold on in 2026?
New Year, New Keir? Can Starmer hold on in 2026?
The Roundup – Big Budget Special 2025
Well, it was a Budget that perhaps sums up the mood around Labour’s time in office so far.
WANTED: New team member
Hough Bellis is on the lookout for a new Account Executive / Senior Account Executive.
The Roundup – October
In our latest Round Up we’ve got all the latest news from on and off the stage during the…
The Roundup – September
There’s only one story in town today…!
The Roundup – June 2025
The Roundup - Spending Review Special
The Roundup – May 2025
LOCAL ELECTIONS DEBRIEF
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One element of my job that I love is coaching people.
Studio 91 Partnership
We’re celebrating another year of our brilliant partnership with the team at Studio 91.
Can’t get no satisfaction?
Tenant Satisfaction Measures have been a good thing for social housing. Yes. They aren’t perfect.
The Roundup – November 2024
The budget headlines
What does the rise of AI tools mean for PR and comms teams?
AI tools and software have become an integral part of many of our working lives.
The Roundup – July 2024
Another dark day for housing and our country
Organic September what can you do to play your part?
Those working in the housing sector are particularly well placed to affect change
The Roundup – July 2024
what does the King's Speech mean for us?
Listen hear
Advertising Tycoon David Ogilvy summed it up when he said consumers "don't think what they feel,…
The Roundup – June 2024
This time in three weeks, it’ll all be over and we’ll know who our Prime Minister will be.
What’s next for WhatsApp?
What’s next for WhatsApp? Ever since twitter became X and descended into culture war chaos, we’ve…
The Roundup – Election
It's happening! After years of instability, the country will finally head to the polls on 4th July…
The Roundup – May 2024
As the dust begins to settle on a big week of elections, we wanted to give our take on what the…
Access to Information is (still) nothing to fear
The social housing sector has had a few years now to get used to the idea of increased transparency…
The Roundup – March 2024
In the wake of the budget, we’ve pulled together a newsletter, which will hopefully distil some of…
“Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now,” Bob Dylan, My Back Pages, 1964
“Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now,” Bob Dylan, My Back Pages, 1964 Words…
The Roundup – November 2023
Just as you thought it was safe to open your Hough Bellis News Roundup, once again the world of…
Reflections on joining WISH Scotland’s Board
WISH Scotland is playing an active role in supporting women to shine in their housing careers, says…
Communications and trust – reflections on CommsFest 2023
CommsFest 2023. What a month that was! 80 delegates, eight sessions, and more than a dozen speakers…
Aiming for excellent tenant satisfaction?
Do you work in a housing association or council? How often do you put yourself in a tenant’s……
Five lessons learned – How effective PR got our client’s issue onto the PM’s priority list
I nearly fell off my chair when I heard Liz Truss say the words ‘heat networks’ and ‘equivalent…
I’m sorry I made us fat
It all started because I didn’t want to wear shoes. Now I’m seemingly being blamed – in part at…
Ben Powell joins Hough Bellis as Account Director
Hough Bellis has appointed Catriona Gilmore as Account Executive as the company enters a new period…
Nicola steps up to Account Director role at Hough Bellis
Hough Bellis Communications has promoted Nicola Douglas to the role of Account Director.
Catherine Bellis Academy launches
Hough Bellis Communications has launched a new training academy named after its founder, Catherine…
Catriona joins Hough Bellis as strong growth continues
Hough Bellis has appointed Catriona Gilmore as Account Executive as the company enters a new period…
In defence of silliness
Being a bit silly is a serious business. One of the first things I learned as a newspaper reporter…
Video: the world’s favourite form of storytelling
No other area of comms has developed faster in recent years than video production.
Hough Bellis and Studio 91 announce new partnership
Hough Bellis Communications has formed a new partnership with video production agency Studio 91.
Are you Re-flex or Low-flex?
One of the silver linings of the Covid age has been its role as a change agent. It has forced us to…
Transparency is nothing to fear
The Government’s white paper on Social Housing (published this week) mentions transparency nearly…
Liverpool charity launches first ever Merseyside Mental Health Week
Liverpool mental health organisation, Imagine Independence has teamed up with Hough Bellis…
Do we need a Human Translate app?
There are times when bringing people along with you is the best way to get the results you need,…
A winning smile
We’re feeling warm and happy at Hough Bellis right now. The reason? We’re super-proud to have won…
How can our charities bounce back?
Almost every sector has been affected by the pandemic in some way. One area we hear less about is…
Let’s build something new
The old way was great for those who already had it good. It’s no wonder some are desperate to rush…
If you’re a leader, then you’re a storyteller
Think of the books you love. The songs that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. The…
Is lockdown allowing more people to have a voice?
The coronavirus pandemic has been frightening. For many people, it has been a lonely experience.
Workplace evolution: standing on the cliff edge of change
Welcome to the new world of work. But a word of caution. We might just find that – once the dust…
The power of human connection
Human connection. It’s probably not something we think about as part of our usual daily lives. We…
In a world where you can be anything…be kind
Every day we hear calls to “just be kind”. There is a strong movement calling for us all to…