Press office hours are from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Phone on 020 7166 2128 any time to speak to one of our team, or use their direct contact details below.
During office hours on weekdays we will be happy to connect you with spokespeople and report authors, or subject experts if you need a briefing. We can seek statements, supply photos of our key personnel, biographies, and links to published material. Out of hours we always have a duty press officer who will help you to meet your deadline, or find the right interviewee. But please use this service only for enquiries that can't be dealt with during office hours.
National, regional and trade enquiries
Telephone: 020 7166 2128 (first point of call for all enquiries, including out-of-hour calls)
Press office
Audit Commission
1st Floor, Millbank Tower,
Millbank, London SW1P 4HQ
Tony Cox - Head of Communication
Tony leads the Commission's media work and is also responsible for communications to staff and external stakeholders. He joined us in 2004, following 16 years working in various communication roles with Royal Mail, including public relations, media management and internal communications.
Direct line: 0844 798 6697
Mobile: 07837 385193
Email: t-cox@audit-commission.gov.uk
Louise Neilan - Media Relations Manager
Louise handles media enquiries across all areas of work in the Audit Commission. She joined us in 2006 from Hammersmith and Fulham Council, and had previously worked as a press officer at Ealing Council for three years. In her time at the Commission, Louise has worked in media relations, account management and events planning.
Direct line: 0844 798 2132
Mobile: 07766 697801
Email: l-neilan@audit-commission.gov.uk
Mark Nicholson - Media Relations Manager
Mark handles media enquiries across all areas of work in the Audit Commission. He has a background in magazine journalism, Fleet Street and public sector media relations, was Head of Communications for Cornwall County Council for 18 years, and joined us in 2008 from Bristol City Council.
Direct line: 0844 798 2135
Mobile: 07813 038 132
Email: m-nicholson@audit-commission.gov.uk
Ordering publications
National reports can be ordered from publications. These reports are also available in large print, Braille and audio format.
Inspection reports can be viewed electronically by searching for your local area. Please use the contact form to enquire about any other publications.
Publications
Audit Commission
P.O. Box 3570
Dorcan Three Hundred
Murdock Road, Dorcan
Swindon, SN3 9AR
Telephone: 0800 50 20 30 for copies of national reports and 0844 798 7070 for inspection reports
Email: ac-orders@audit-commission.gov.uk