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06.02.2025
Why people are missing out on the world of Welsh language music
By Jed Robertson. Today marks Dydd Miwsig Cymru, a day to celebrate all things in the world of Welsh language...
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13.01.2025
My first month at Grasshopper: by Account executive, Lydia Lisk
“I started at Grasshopper in December last year, as an account executive. My role is to support all departments across...
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18.12.2024
Welsh Government draft budget: the negotiations start now
Craig Lawton, Grasshopper’s Head of Corporate Affairs, reviews Welsh Government’s draft budget and looks what could change as Welsh Government...
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03.12.2024
Our net zero pathway: Every journey starts with small steps
Founding director, Clare Jones discusses why understanding our carbon footprint is so important. At Grasshopper, our aim is to deliver...
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26.11.2024
Mental health in the workplace – the importance of creating conversations
Our managing director Clare Jones, shares her thoughts from our recent wellbeing training: At Grasshopper we believe in creating conversations...
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20.11.2024
New Welsh Government Planning Minister accelerates infrastructure planning decisions
20 November, 2024 Our Head of Corporate Affairs, Craig Lawton shares his thoughts on the announcement: Last week the new...
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04.11.2024
Grasshopper Communications celebrates double victory at CIPR Cymru Wales awards!
Grasshopper Communications is celebrating another successful night at the CIPR Cymru Wales Awards 2024, a ceremony that celebrates excellence in...
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15.10.2024
Top tips for navigating challenging conversations
At Grasshopper, one of the most positive elements of the work being undertaken by our stakeholder and community engagement team...
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15.10.2024
Grasshopper supporting team wellbeing
Working at Grasshopper can be fast paced and sometimes demanding and challenging, particularly in relation to some of the more...
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15.10.2024
Analysing volumes of feedback – is AI the solution?
Core to our values at Grasshopper, is a commitment to encouraging all parts of the local community, and as many...
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20.09.2024
Consultation on regulations to the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024
Deadline for responses: 13 December 2024 Yesterday the Welsh Government launched its consultation on the regulations to the Infrastructure (Wales)...
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09.09.2024
Grasshopper Joins National Grid’s Community Relations Agency Framework
Monday 9th September 2024 Grasshopper is pleased to be able to announce our appointment to National Grid’s Community Relations Agency...
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06.09.2024
What to expect from the new First Minister
Writing for Chamber UK News, Head of Corporate Affairs, Craig Lawton, takes a look at what we can expect from...
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19.07.2024
King’s Speech: Clean Growth at the Heart of UK Government Agenda
Public Affairs Account Executive, Aleksandra Cernisova, reflects on the King’s Speech and what it means for the Clean Growth agenda....
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18.07.2024
The next First Minister: Leadership contest or coronation
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, takes a look at who could replace Vaughan Gething as First Minister. 18th July...
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12.07.2024
The results are in: What happens next?
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, reviews the general election results and looks at what to expect in the coming...
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01.07.2024
2024 General Election: Key manifesto commitments
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, compares manifestos ahead of the 2024 General Election. 1st July 2024 In advance of...
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10.06.2024
General Election: Manifesto moments
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, looks ahead to the release of party manifestos. 10th June 2024 With less than...
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05.06.2024
General Election leaders’ debate: an evening of soundbites and spats
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, analyses the first live leader debate of this General Election campaign. 5th June 2024 ...
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16.03.2024
Vaughan Gething wins Welsh Labour leadership contest: What happens next?
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, sets out what we can expect following the result of the Welsh Labour leadership...
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08.03.2024
Conference review: Breaking down barriers
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, reflects on the Grasshopper panel discussion at Welsh Conservative conference 2024. 8th March 2024...
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19.12.2023
Cost-of-living crisis: Should housing associations play the role of more than just a landlord?
Liz Griffiths, Account Director, shares her views on the vital role of housing associations in the cost of living crisis....
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18.12.2023
Far from over – The First Minister contest
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, assesses what we can expect from the Welsh Labour Leadership contest in the coming...
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30.11.2023
Climate Action takes centre stage
Julie Longton, Head of PR & Campaigns, gives her views on the next two weeks and why they are crucial...
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15.11.2023
What does the Future Generations Commissioner’s new strategy mean for you?
Craig Lawton, Head of Public Affairs, assesses what ‘Cymru Can’, the new strategy from the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales,...
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28.09.2023
Creating Conversations
We’re very excited to launch Grasshopper’s new insights series – Creating Conversations – which brings together industry experts to talk...
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27.09.2023
The race to be First Minister
Head of Public Affairs, Craig Lawton, takes a look at the First Minister contenders. 27th September 2023 When Mark...
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09.08.2023
Award Season – reflections on a brilliant year
It feels like the Grasshopper team is riding the crest of a wave at the moment – having been shortlisted...
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15.05.2023
UK Reiif: Themes we can get on board with
It is our first time attending UK Reiif this week and we are looking forward to things getting underway. What...
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12.05.2023
Why is good communication important for housing associations?
According to Shelter there are 89,000 people waiting for an affordable home in Wales and 1.2 million in England. The...
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