Belmont Strategy is a communications and public affairs consultancy that specialises exclusively in the sustainable energy and built environment sectors. Working closely with our clients, we utilise our understanding of business, politics, the media and digital strategy to advise on and oversee effective communications and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

Based full-time in Gravis Planning’s Belfast office until mid-2018 when I co-founded and helped to establish the company’s Dublin office (Gravis Planning Ireland Ltd).On a day-to-day basis I worked closely with clients on all aspects of strategic communications relating to planning and development projects throughout the island of Ireland. This involved devising and implementing strategic communications plans; and managing relationships with key stakeholders including elected representatives, local communities, businesses and the media.I also advised organisations and individuals on broader political engagement, corporate communications, media relations and crisis communications issues.As well as managing key client accounts, as a Director I was responsible for inputting into company strategy, driving business development and marketing.

Responsible for supporting clients on all aspects of engagement relating to planning and development proposals, including:- Political engagement- Community consultation- Media relations- Media and political monitoring- Producing detailed Pre-application Community Consultation Reports