Public Affairs Advisory
The insights to advise.
The relationships to deliver.
We are a cross-party consultancy, bringing strategic insight political intelligence and commercial judgement to organisations navigating decisions that matter - locally, regionally and nationally.
Why Lowick Hedry
Where commercial ambition meets political reality.
The decisions that shape your future are political as much as commercial. A policy shift, a regulatory hurdle, a planning application, a campaign to win, a reputation to protect, a community to bring with you.
That is our work at Lowick Hedry, from the doorstep to Downing Street. With a team in London and Cambridge, we help you read the landscape and make your case. Cross-party by design, we understand how you work and land the outcome that matters.
Trusted by organisations shaping places, policy and public life.
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Political Business
The conversations shaping politics, policy and business — unpacked with the people in the room. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Expertise
Strategic advice where politics, business and public opinion meet.
Four areas of expertise, one integrated advisory model. We move between them as the brief requires — so the counsel you receive is joined up, not siloed.
Public Affairs
Working across parties and governments to influence the decisions that matter, through political intelligence and trusted relationship, across all levels of government.
Planning, Infrastructure & Built Environment
Shaping schemes from the ground up, aligning ambition with politics, policy, consultation and public opinion.
Corporate Communications
Helping you shape how you are seen, heard and understood, across every audience that counts.
Litigation & Crisis Management
Clear-headed counsel in complex environments, where the stakes are highest.
How we help
The moments clients come to us.
If any of these sound familiar, it is the right time to talk.
You need to navigate a politically sensitive planning environment.
You are preparing for a major policy, infrastructure or investment decision.
You need to build confidence among stakeholders, government, media or the public.
You are facing reputational, political or stakeholder risk.
You need to align commercial ambition with public and political realities.
You need senior counsel before a defining decision.
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Start a conversation
Facing a complex decision, reputation challenge, planning hurdle or public affairs issue?
You do not need a fully formed brief before getting in touch. If the issue is complex, sensitive or politically significant, we can help you shape the route forward.