Developers must reset engagement ahead of 2026 Senedd elections
In a rare show of cross-party unity, elected officials across Wales, including nearly a quarter of Senedd Members, alongside MPs and local councillors, have delivered a clear and urgent message: developers must fundamentally rethink how they engage communities when delivering renewable energy projects.
As Wales prepares for a profound political shift in 2026, with a larger Senedd, proportional voting, and intensifying pressure on infrastructure delivery, our report captures the voices shaping the future. Revealing exactly what politicians and communities expect from developers, and how engagement strategies must evolve to meet rising expectations.
Against the backdrop of a potentially transformative Senedd election, where 96 members and new voting dynamics could redefine party dominance, the stakes for Wales’ net zero journey have never been higher.
What’s in the report?
Read our latest report ‘Securing Consent for Renewables in Wales: What Communities and Local Leaders Want from Developers’ to discover practical steps and fresh insights to strengthen public trust, earn political backing, and ensure your project succeeds in a changing Welsh landscape.
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