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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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Mental health in the workplace – the importance of creating conversations

Our Account Director, Liz Griffiths, shares her thoughts from our recent wellbeing training:  At Grasshopper we believe in creating conversations...

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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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The Grasshopper Team at the CIPR Cymru awards 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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First Minister, Eluned Morgan, speaking in the Senedd
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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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King Charles III delivering a speech outlining the new UK Labour Government’s legislative plans for the year ahead.
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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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Welsh Labour in the Senedd, including previous First Minister Vaughn Gething
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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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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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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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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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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in their first head to head debate of 2024.
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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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Dr Andy Cotter-Roberts and a colleague having a discussion about his work around social value
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Delivering impact through Research and Insight

Head of Research and Insights, Dr Andy Cotter-Roberts, weighs in on Social Value. 20th May 2024    The world and...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is good design?

This could be deemed as a subjective question, but perhaps in fact, you can measure what good design is by...

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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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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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Helping you help: supporting colleagues to be their best selves

Between work, hobbies, social life and other personal commitments, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the time to...

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