Public Affairs
The political and policy landscape in Wales is set to undergo major changes in the next 12 to 18 months, creating a critical window of opportunity for businesses and organisations to influence future direction. Whether you’re in transport, infrastructure, energy, or regional development, the upcoming 2026 Senedd election and the formation of a new Welsh Government will reshape priorities. Now is the time to engage strategically.
At Effective Communication, our public affairs services in Wales are tailored to help you navigate these changes, engage the right stakeholders, and influence key decisions that will impact your sector for years to come. With shifting policies on transport, connectivity, climate targets, and infrastructure investment, decisions made over the next 18 months will shape how Wales builds for the future. Businesses that proactively engage with policymakers and Senedd candidates can ensure their voices are heard where it matters most.
Failing to act now could mean missing opportunities to:
- Influence manifesto development ahead of the 2026 Senedd election
- Engage with future Welsh Government ministers and committees
- Build relationships with new Senedd Members and key decision-makers
- Contribute meaningfully to national conversations on infrastructure and transport
Our public affairs consultancy in Wales, led by Alastair Milburn and Jonathan Morgan, provides a bespoke and strategic approach to stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Our Political Advocacy Services include:
- Strategy and political positioning
We help you develop a targeted, proactive public affairs strategy aligned with your business objectives and anticipated political priorities in Wales.
- Senedd candidate engagement
Facilitate early and impactful discussions with Welsh Parliament candidates, particularly in priority investment regions, helping them understand your vision and needs.
- Influence on Welsh policy development
Shape the future of Welsh infrastructure and policy by highlighting your organisation’s contribution to national priorities.
- Briefings and political communication tools
We create compelling briefings, visual assets, and insight papers to support your engagement with politicians, stakeholders and committees.
- Internal communications
Equip your internal teams with clear, timely information about political changes in Wales, ensuring organisational alignment and awareness.
Thought leadership
Position your team as trusted voices in the public policy conversation. We offer tailored thought leadership services to help raise your profile and demonstrate subject matter authority.
This includes:
Expert opinion pieces
We draft and place authored articles on key themes, including:
- Your organisation’s role in achieving net zero
- Regional infrastructure investment
- Collaboration between the public and private sectors
Podcasts and media opportunities
From producing your own podcast content to securing guest appearances, we give your leadership team a platform to share their vision, success stories, and ambitions.
Political insight
Whether you’re seeking senior-level consultancy, hands-on stakeholder support, or a fully managed public affairs campaign, we offer flexible service packages tailored to your needs.
Additional services include:
- Monthly Welsh political insight newsletters
- Election countdown updates
- Poll tracking and political trend analysis
Effective is here to help you influence the future of policy and investment in Wales. From strategy to delivery, we make sure your message reaches the right people at the right time.
Contact us today to book a consultation.
Let’s talk about how our public affairs experts in Wales can help elevate your influence in the political space.