Public Affairs

Building influence, shaping policy and engaging decision-makers.

Effective public affairs is about more than understanding politics – it’s about building relationships, influencing decision-makers and creating the right environment for success.

At Orbit Communications, we help organisations navigate the political, policy and regulatory landscape, engage with stakeholders and communities, and ensure their voices are heard where it matters most.

Whether supporting a national campaign, securing planning consent or monitoring legislative developments, our team, with its intimate knowledge of the political scene and experience in strategic communications, provides the strategic insight and practical support needed to achieve your objectives.

Through strategic public affairs, stakeholder engagement and community consultation, we build relationships, influence opinion and ensure your voice is heard where it matters most.

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Political Campaigns

Successful campaigns require a clear strategy, compelling messages and the ability to engage the right people at the right time. Orbit Communications has a proven track record of delivering campaigns that influence decision-makers, build stakeholder support and drive meaningful change.

Drawing on our extensive political knowledge and network of contacts, we develop and deliver targeted campaigns that raise awareness, shape opinion, and help clients achieve their goals at the local, regional, and national levels.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

Building trust and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders is essential for any organisation or project. We help clients engage effectively with communities, elected representatives, policymakers, businesses and other key audiences through tailored engagement programmes.

Our approach focuses on meaningful dialogue, clear communication and genuine partnership, ensuring stakeholders feel informed, involved and valued while helping organisations achieve their objectives.

Planning and Development

Securing planning consent requires more than a strong development proposal. Effective stakeholder engagement and community consultation play a crucial role in building support and addressing concerns.

Orbit Communications has extensive experience supporting infrastructure, renewable energy, housing and commercial development projects across Scotland and the UK. We work closely with developers, communities and key stakeholders to deliver consultation and engagement programmes that support successful planning outcomes while building positive, long-term relationships.

Committee Training

Understanding how public bodies make decisions is essential for anyone seeking to influence policy or engage effectively with elected representatives.

Orbit Communications provides practical committee training that equips organisations with the knowledge and confidence to navigate local authority and parliamentary processes.

Delivered by experienced public affairs professionals, our tailored training covers how committees operate, decision-making processes, political dynamics, scrutiny procedures and best practice for engaging with councillors, MSPs, MPs and other decision-makers.

Monitoring and Research

The political and policy environment is constantly evolving. Our monitoring and research services help clients stay informed, anticipate change and respond effectively to emerging opportunities and challenges.

We provide comprehensive political and policy monitoring, legislative tracking, stakeholder intelligence, media analysis and political risk assessment, delivering clear insights that support informed decision-making and strategic planning.