Our advisory panels
Our advisory panels
Our stakeholder advisory panels are an integral part of our Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. The stakeholder advisory panels are made up of key stakeholder organisations and individuals that provide insights into our stakeholders’ priorities and also influence and shape our business decisions.
Working together is the core of our company purpose - engaging with our stakeholders and listening and acting on what we hear is vital. We know that we can only be successful when we deliver outcomes that are valued by the communities we serve.
Our stakeholder advisory panels are attended by experts in their field who provide advice, guidance and oversight of our current and future performance and investment.
Input from our stakeholder advisory panels has strenghtened and simplified our stakeholder engagement cycle, embedding it within our overarching company governance process and ensuring our stakeholders' priorities shape the way we operate and work.
An introduction to Electricity North West and stakeholder engagement
Independent Oversight Group
The IOG advises and challenges us to improve and keep delivering the best service to our customers, and ensures customer and stakeholder engagement continues to shape the delivery of our business plan commitments and decision-making.
Stakeholder Insight Advisory Panel
The Stakeholder Insight advisory panel's primary role is to bring together regional stakeholders to provide insight to help us understand key issues that impact the region and communities we serve.
Economic Growth Advisory Panel
The Economic Growth advisory panel aims to provide a “voice of business” to help us identify and respond to emerging issues that affect regional businesses, large and small, and incorporate these into our planning and decision-making.
Environment & Sustainability Advisory Panel
The Environment & Sustainability advisory panel provides independent scrutiny of our environmental and sustainability commitments made to customers in our business plan and environmental action plan.
Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances Advisory Panel
The CiVC advisory panel aims to optimise outcomes for people in vulnerable circumstances by harnessing the benefits of close partnership working.
Digital Futures Advisory Panel
The Digital Futures advisory panel will focus on data strategy, digitalisation strategy and the cyber resilience plan. The panel is made up of IT/technology groups, academics and regional business IT representatives.
Distribution System Operation Advisory Panel
The DSO advisory panel is committed to achieving regional decarbonisation through modernising and operating our electricity distribution network efficiently, ensuring open and transparent decision-making.
Regional Stakeholder Advisory Workshops
Our regional events ensure that we recognise and support our stakeholders changing priorities across the North West from rural Cumbria to Manchester City Centre.