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==Activities==
 
==Activities==
*Teach corporate clients how to lobby the European Union in Brussels.  GPS runs a yearly workshop: Lobbying in the EU: "How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels". (26 Sept 2005, 2-3 October 2006).  From the brochure:
 
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This workshop is based around 4 core elements: the EU institutional landscape, the relations between these institutions, the decision-making processes and the ways to work and influence the system. In support of these themes will be a provocative and stimulating review of the current state of EU politics, an interactive lobbying simulation session using case studies as suggested by delegates and a guest speaker with in-depth knowledge of The Council.<br>
 
The result will be a rounded, well-informed appreciation of how the EU works, how it will likely develop given the current political landscape, and where your role as stakeholder fits within the decision making process. Crucially, you will come away understanding how best to promote your cause and position - something with a real and tangible value. Comprehensive delegate packs, lunch and refreshments will also be provided as part of the delegate fee.<br>
 
The course has been tailored to meet the needs of those representing corporate and NGO interests within Brussels, those with an interest in the European political climate, and is an opportunity to either top-up or develop your existing knowledge.
 
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The registration materials for this [http://www.epsilonevents.com/pdf/LobbyingWorkshopOct.pdf workshop] (pdf).
 
  
===2007 Event===
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==People==
Grayling organizes its EU lobbying workshop again, and the summary can be found [http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=4e3aad35-9848-425e-85b4-913f9b58d5e8 here]
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*[[James Wilmott]]
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*[[Russell Patten]] Chief Executive of Grayling Political Strategy and President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels
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*[[John Macgill]] Managing Director, Grayling Political Strategy Scotland, Edinburgh 2002-4.
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==Clients==
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Lobbying clients in 2008 include:<ref>[http://www.appc.org.uk APPC register, to August 2008]</ref>
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* [[AMEC]]
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* [[British Energy]]
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* [[Carbon Trust]]
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* [[Lewis Wind Power]]
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* [[Sir Robert McAlpine]]
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* [[ABB]] engineering firm
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* [[Tesco]]
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* [[ASDA]]
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* [[Mars]]
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* [[BOC Group]]
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* [[Fujitsu Services]]
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* [[Halfords]]
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* [[BT Scotland]]
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* [[BT Wales]]
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* [[Pet Advisory Committee]]
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* [[Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association]]
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* [[GE Healthcare]]
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* [[Biogen Idec]]
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* [[Archimedes Pharma Limited]]
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* [[The Health Foundation]]
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* [[NHS Hubs]]
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* [[NHS Information Centre]]
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* [[Royal College of Nursing (Wales)]]
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* [[Medical Research Council]]
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* [[Nuffield Trust]]
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* [[Optimal Renal Care]]
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* [[European Commission]]
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* [[English Heritage]]
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* [[National Trust for Scotland]]
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* [[Gambling Commission]]
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* [[States of Guernsey]]
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* [[Telford and Wrekin Council]]
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* [[Royal Mint]]
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* [[Postcomm]]
  
Confirmed speakers:
 
*[[Jonathan Evans]] MEP
 
*[[Anne Marchadier]] European Voice
 
*[[Clelia Uhart]] UK Permanent Representation to the EU
 
  
It is a curious concept that MEPs should lend themselves to address an audience on how best to lobby the EU.
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==Training on lobbying in the EU==
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GPS runs an annual workshop: Lobbying in the EU: "How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels". 
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The 2006 brochure says:
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This workshop is based around 4 core elements: the EU institutional landscape, the relations between these institutions, the decision-making processes and the ways to work and influence the system... The result will be a rounded, well-informed appreciation of how the EU works, how it will likely develop given the current political landscape, and where your role as stakeholder fits within the decision making process. Crucially, you will come away understanding how best to promote your cause and position - something with a real and tangible value.<br>
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==Principals==
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Speakers at the 2007 event include: [[Jonathan Evans]] MEP, [[Anne Marchadier]], European Voice and [[Clelia Uhart]] UK Permanent Representation to the EU.
*[[James Wilmott]]
 
*[[Russell Patten]] Chief Executive of Grayling Political Strategy and President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels
 
*[[John Macgill]] Managing Director, Grayling Political Strategy Scotland, Edinburgh 2002-4.
 
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==

Revision as of 17:15, 5 December 2008

Grayling Political Strategy is a lobbying firm owned by Grayling, which is in turn owned by Huntsworth. Amongst its owned firms are Westminster Strategy


Among its nuclear clients are the Committee on Radioactive Waste Management and UKAEA.

Activities

People

  • James Wilmott
  • Russell Patten Chief Executive of Grayling Political Strategy and President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels
  • John Macgill Managing Director, Grayling Political Strategy Scotland, Edinburgh 2002-4.

Clients

Lobbying clients in 2008 include:[1]


Training on lobbying in the EU

GPS runs an annual workshop: Lobbying in the EU: "How to represent and defend your interests in Brussels". The 2006 brochure says:

This workshop is based around 4 core elements: the EU institutional landscape, the relations between these institutions, the decision-making processes and the ways to work and influence the system... The result will be a rounded, well-informed appreciation of how the EU works, how it will likely develop given the current political landscape, and where your role as stakeholder fits within the decision making process. Crucially, you will come away understanding how best to promote your cause and position - something with a real and tangible value.

Speakers at the 2007 event include: Jonathan Evans MEP, Anne Marchadier, European Voice and Clelia Uhart UK Permanent Representation to the EU.

Resources

  • APPC register, to August 2008