Public Affairs
Public Sector
The public sector is where the key political battlegrounds of Labour's third term exist. Pensions reform, school funding, welfare reform, the NHS funding crisis, neighbourhood policing and the localism debate are issues central to the definition of Tony Blair's legacy as Prime Minister.
Also key to how his tenure at No. 10 will be remembered will be whether his Energy Review recommends the building of a new generation of nuclear power stations. Through the very highest calibre of clients, Consolidated's knowledge and experience of public sector issues is second to none.
Our support for the Audit Commission seeks to amplify their work on high profile and sensitive issues including childhood obesity and treatment of the elderly. Not only do we help them set the media agenda on key issues, we are also building on their already impressive reputation to ensure they remain the authority in inspecting and auditing the delivery of local services.
For the Energy Saving Trust this year is even more important than the last. If 2005 was the year of the environment then 2006 is the year of energy. The DTI's review of energy policy, the Climate Change Programme Review and the Stern Review of the economics of climate change will keep energy and environmental issues to the fore throughout the year. Consolidated is helping the EST to personalise the energy debate so that their voice and that of consumers remain at the heart of the debate.
We've also worked for transport bodies and we advise other departments at Consolidated how to handle their public sector and government clients. We carry out perceptions audits for companies working in the public sector and evaluate the implications of public campaigns.
We know that public affairs is being taken seriously by public sector bodies, who need to communicate their effectiveness in this fast changing policy world and deliver value for money. And we take public sector organisations seriously too.