Press Releases and content

From industry to education, and from public affairs to charity, Gary Phelps Communications produces compelling Press Releases and content for our clients, with eye catching photography and social media-friendly video. Here's a selection of our work...
May 1, 2023
Perryfields Academy in Oldbury is offering free uniforms to pupils.

Black Country School offers free uniform as cost of living crisis hits families

A Black Country secondary school is set to help families during the cost of living crisis – by providing free uniforms for every new pupil. Perryfields […]
April 28, 2023

Ash firm invests after signing deal with nuclear waste authority

The UK’s leading independent provider of power station ash has invested in new transport and storage facilities after signing a deal with the British Government’s Nuclear […]
May 1, 2023
India can not phase out coal power - because 70% of its energy comes from coal-fired plants.

CHANGE – BUT AT A DIFFERENT PACE

Ash is big business in India, and India has a lot of ash. As many countries press ahead with the move away from coal-fired power generation, […]
May 1, 2023
The 20-minute COVID-secure drive - through miles of spooky, dark ancient forest - will be peppered with a series of chilling experiences.

Do you dare drive down the ‘road to hell?’

As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, people are being urged to take a trip to hell and back….but just for fearfully frightful fun! A leading UK […]
April 28, 2023

Design master

Interior designer Kyle Broughton-Frew is making his mark on homes across the area. The Little Aston-based designer’s creations adorn living spaces across Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield and […]
May 1, 2023
Coventry Cathedral is to host Interstellar - an ambitious musical event to mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings.

Cathedral to host massive musical event marking 50 years since moon landing

Coventry’s iconic cathedral is to host an out-of-this world musical event marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landings. On Friday, August 23rd, fifty years after […]
April 28, 2023

Everything must go in JFM’s big curry house giveaway

Sutton Coldfield residents can take away a memento of a much-loved curry house after the building’s new owners announced they are giving away its entire contents […]
April 28, 2023

John Willmott school launches consultation on ‘royal’ name change proposals

A Sutton Coldfield school has launched a consultation with parents, students, staff and the community on the next stage of a new era which would see […]
May 19, 2023

Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust unveils Five Year Plan

A charity that has supported Sutton Coldfield residents for 500 years has set out its future plans – after commissioning the biggest piece of research into […]
April 28, 2023

SUTTON COLDFIELD BID BRINGS IN HIGH STREET GURU MARY PORTAS

Businesses in Sutton Coldfield are being invited to hear from the UK’s top high street guru to help reinvigorate the heart of the Royal Town. Royal […]
April 28, 2023

MONEY EXPERT’S WARNING OVER FORGOTTEN PENSIONERS

A leading financial advisor is urging people to check that they or their relatives are not missing out on weekly State Pension payments of £82. Mike […]
April 28, 2023

POWER STATION ASH PAVES THE WAY FOR £1.5 BILLION ROAD BUILDING PROJECT

More than 10,000 tonnes of ash from Drax, the UK’s biggest power station, played a crucial role in the early completion of the UK’s biggest road […]
April 28, 2023

Film about young farmer who died from Sepsis wins major award

A moving film made by a Birmingham company which revealed how a young mum tragically lost her life to Sepsis has won a major award. Created […]
May 1, 2023
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed news that plans for a new station in Moseley have been approved.

‘Full steam ahead’ for reopening of station says West Midlands Mayor

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street says it’s full steam ahead for the reopening of Moseley station after city planners approved plans for the exciting project. Mr […]
April 28, 2023

CHANGING MINDSETS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS

From a world-first system to cut storage costs to innovative new uses for ash, Malaysian firm ACE GREENCEMT is driving change. The term ‘game changer’ may […]
September 14, 2023
Caption: West Midlands Mayor Andy Street with Building the Future Awards organisers Zoe Bennett and Errol Lawson.

Young West Midlands construction talent recognised as awards finalists are revealed

The future leaders of the West Midlands’ booming construction sector are set to shine at a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating young local talent – after the […]
April 28, 2023

John Willmott wins debate contest as annual event returns

Talented students from John Willmott School won first place in Sutton Coldfield’s annual Sixth Form School Debating contest, in a fascinating evening of argument and ideas. […]
April 28, 2023

Sutton Coldfield town centre to host day of Coronation festivities

Sutton Coldfield Town Centre is set to host a right Royal celebration to mark the coronation of King Charles III – with everything from music and […]
April 28, 2023

Ark Media signs new extended deal with Willmott Dixon

An award-winning Birmingham video production company has agreed an extended two-year production deal with a major national construction company. Ark Media have built on their 7-year […]
May 1, 2023
Chomp is said to be the world’s biggest, most realistic T-Rex – and he’s coming to Sutton Coldfield this Bank Holiday Monday (August 29th).

King of the dinosaurs heads for Royal Town

Giant footsteps are set to echo around Sutton Coldfield Town Centre this month when the King of the Dinosaurs visits the Royal Town. On Bank Holiday […]
April 28, 2023

Andy Street – Prosper Magazine feature

Andy Street is in upbeat mood. After two years in the role of elected Mayor of the West Midlands, the region has just passed an economic […]