Influence on Policy

Welsh Affairs Committee Inquiry: Future of Broadcasting

Date: October 2022

Submission by Professor Justin Lewis on whether current models of funding for public service broadcasting in Wales is sustainable to ensure the future of a successful and dynamic broadcasting industry in Wales and privatising Channel 4.

Senedd Inquiry into the CCI workforce 2022

Date: September 2022

Media Cymru’s response to the current health of the sector’s workforce, including the impacts of the pandemic, Brexit and cost of living crisis, workers leaving the sector, and subsequent impact.

Cardiff Council Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee Inquiry: Shaping Cardiff’s Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery

Date: January 2023

In the first Inquiry report from Cardiff Council’s Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee, the following recommendations were put forward: more effective use of planning functions to support creative sector development and grow its economic and social impact; Need for better, more linked-up transport infrastructure across the region to unlock 24-hour growth and activation.

Report on Broadcasting Regulation in Wales

Date: 9 March 2023

A 3-part report was developed and presented to the Expert Panel on the Devolution of Broadcasting established by the Welsh Government providing 2 recommendations.

Of and For Wales – Towards a Sustainable Future for Public Interest Journalism

Date: 21 July 2023

As defined in this report, the Welsh Government should declare public interest journalism as a public service and establish a Wales Media Institute.