This year has already been a busy one for CalComms. Two events in the space of a month is no small feat. Following the success of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Semiconductors event in February, we were delighted to host another fantastic gathering in Westminster, this time for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the West Midlands. Held at the Thames Pavilion, the event celebrated the many strengths of the region and championed the role culture plays in shaping the i

As the Secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the West Midlands, CalComms was delighted to host three in-person evidence sessions across the region as part of the APPG’s Inquiry into Culture, Place & Liveability.  From grassroots organisers to major cultural leaders, the depth of insight shared was poignant, and underlined both the strengths and fragility of the West Midland’s cultural ecosystem. Across sessions in Worcester, Stafford and Birmingham, a clear pi

This week so far, the Culture Inquiry has reached an important milestone with the first in-person evidence session taking place in Worcester. CalComms is thrilled to be acting as Secretariat to the APPG for the West Midlands and to be supporting this important piece of work. Having grown from strength to strength as a Secretariat, we are delighted to be in the midst of the Culture Inquiry - one of our principle workstreams for the APPG, focused on gathering robust, practical

It was a privilege to welcome MPs, industry leaders, and academics to the Palace of Westminster last night for the APPG for Semiconductors’ Parliamentary Reception. The evening marked the launch of our pivotal new report:  “A Paper for Unlocking UK Economic Growth.”   We were honoured to feature keynote insights from: 🎤  Ruth Jones MP  – Chair of the Semiconductors APPG 🎤  Kanishka Narayan MP  – Minister for AI and Online Safety 🎤  Drew Nelson OBE  – Chair of the Expert Ad

A few years ago I approached the communications director for one of the UK's biggest homelessness charities. I had a big scheme going to Planning Committee in one of the least affordable areas of the UK outside of London. The application would have given 40% affordable to an area with a massive problem with rough sleepers. Surely this charity, which spends millions putting billboards up at Westminster Tube Station in a vainglorious attempt to sway the views of MPs and their o

At CalComms we are unashamedly political, with all of us being involved in politics and activism both at work and outside of the office. As the Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law, different members of the team give their viewpoint. Here, Managing Director Antony Calvert gives us a Conservative perspective. There is definitely a whiff of panic in this Bill. The government has attached huge political credibility on delivering 1.5million new homes by the end of the pa