From Planning to Action: Delivering Policy Change in 2025
Turn Your Policy Goals into Action
Planning your policy strategy is essential, but success only happens when plans are put into action. Whether you’re lobbying for change, executing a campaign, or responding to consultations, 2025 is the year to make your policy goals a reality.
Action is the bridge between ideas and impact. This week, we’ll focus on how to turn your carefully laid plans into tangible results that drive meaningful change.
Driving Policy Change: Hints and Tips
Engage Allies:
Collaboration is one of the most powerful tools in driving policy change. Start by identifying organisations, community groups, or businesses that share your goals. Reach out to them and form coalitions that amplify your message. A unified voice carries more weight than a single advocate. Make use of shared resources like co-branded campaigns, joint statements, or shared data to strengthen your efforts.Leverage Media:
A strong media strategy can build public support and increase pressure on policymakers. Use social media to share your campaign’s progress, success stories, and urgent calls to action. Write opinion pieces for local newspapers or online platforms to outline your cause. Don’t underestimate the power of visuals—images, videos, and infographics can simplify complex issues and engage a wider audience.Monitor Progress:
Regularly evaluate how your campaign is progressing. Have you achieved key milestones? Are there any barriers you didn’t anticipate? Use this information to adapt your strategy. Flexibility is key in policy advocacy, as external factors often shift the landscape. Celebrate small wins to maintain momentum and motivate your team.Stay Consistent:
Policymaking is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep the momentum going by maintaining regular engagement with stakeholders. This could include newsletters to supporters, progress updates to partners, or quarterly check-ins with policymakers. Consistency shows commitment and keeps your campaign top of mind.Be Prepared for Opposition:
Not everyone will support your policy goals. Anticipate counterarguments and develop responses to address them effectively. Equip your supporters with talking points and factual information to defend your position confidently and respectfully.
Live Policy Consultations You Can Respond To
Engaging with live consultations is a powerful way to influence policy decisions. Here are some upcoming consultations closing after 20th January 2025:
2025-2026 Draft Budget Consultation
Department: Department of Finance
Summary: Provide feedback on how resources should be allocated to improve outcomes for citizens.
Closing Date: 13 March 2025
Clean Air Strategy for Northern Ireland
Department: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Summary: Contribute your views on a Clean Air Strategy aimed at improving air quality and reducing health and environmental risks.
Closing Date: 15 March 2025
Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill Proposals
Department: Department of Justice
Summary: Share your feedback on proposals for enhanced protections and support for victims and witnesses of crime.
Closing Date: 20 February 2025
Taking part in these consultations allows you to have a direct impact on shaping policies that affect your sector.
Policy360: Supporting Your Consultation Responses
If you’re short on time but still want to make your voice heard, Policy360 can help. Responding to consultations is one of the most direct ways to influence policy, and I specialise in creating impactful, professional responses tailored to your organisation’s goals.
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