Community Relations
Political Liaison
Tom Curtin founded one of the fastest growing public affairs companies of the past decade. Curtin&Co has an in-depth understanding of political systems particularly at the local level. Through our consultant advisors, we also have a thorough understanding at the national and European level. A wide range of experienced politicians act as consultants to the company bringing unique insights and analysis. The company is strong on face-to-face contact and meticulous research.
Consultation and Community Relations
Never has been consultation been more important with government agencies such as the IPC saying that poor consultation could be grounds for refusing a project. Curtin&Co takes an innovative and original approach to this area which goes well beyond ‘sticking up a few boards in the town hall’. In line with government guidance, we reach out to the community getting meaningful and sensible comment. Often modifications to schemes can be incorporated at little or no cost whilst winning community backing.
Media Relations
Curtin&Co has wide experience in media relations around difficult or contentious projects. Tom Curtin was Head of Media Relations at Thames Water, which supplies London and parts of the South East of England, at the time of privatisation. It was one of the most contentious privatizations ever. It was strongly resisted by – among others – green groups and opposition politicians. Media also focused on a wide range of environmental and health concerns. As Head of Corporate Communications in the nuclear industry, Tom Curtin dealt with a wide range of contentious media issues. He has 15 years direct media experience as a journalist and editor. Curtin&Co offers the full range of media relations services including:
- advice on specific media issues
- when needed, a ‘turn-key’ press office
- media back-up in special circumstances, for example in a crisis
News
- Ally Kennedy joins Curtin&Co's in-house team
21/07/2010
Ally has worked with Liberal Democrats at all levels of local and national government, and brings with him an extensive network of local and national party links to call upon. full article... - The Planning Power Vacuum
19/07/2010
Eric Pickles announcement that housing targets are scrapped and with them the Regional Spatial Strategies is all well and good, but what do Council’s do now? full article... - Elections - 2010 and beyond!
19/05/2010
Curtin and Co asked three of our consultants - one Conservative, one Labour and, of course, one Lib Dem - to give us a view of the recent Election and following negotiations from where they sit. full article... - More to this Election Than Just Voting
29/04/2010
Everyone; the pundits, voters and politicians have been looking for the General Election game changer. For months the forgone conclusion of a Conservative victory has ebbed away. full article... - Conservative Energy Green Paper Analysis
23/03/2010
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” The Conservative Party has published the latest in a series of Green Papers in the run-up to the general election, widely assumed to be on May 6th. full article...
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