A Wales Forum has been established as a consultative Forum to provide independent insight, evidence and constructive advice to The Crown Estate’s executive team.
Following an open recruitment process, six independent members from the private, public and third sectors have been appointed to provide advice and external perspectives on relevant strategies, projects and emerging issues affecting Wales.
Forum member expertise spans environment, agriculture, social and economic policy, and renewable energy.
The establishment of the Forum coincides with the appointment of a new Commissioner to the Board of The Crown Estate, Michael Plaut, who, under The Crown Estate Act 2025, has specific responsibility for giving advice to the Board about conditions in Wales.
The Wales Forum is a consultative and advisory group, while decisions remain with The Crown Estate’s Executive and Board. The Wales Forum met for the first time in June, and the newly appointed Commissioner will take up his role in July.
Forum members
- Dr Anwen Elias
- Dr Rebecca Heaton
- Alex Meredith
- Ffion Mitchell-Langford
- Jon Parker.
- Sara Turnbull
