Cōgitāmus [verb]
[Latin. first person plural. present tense: We Think. We Plan]
Thoughtful Public Affairs
Public Affairs Campaigns
From initial concept to successful completion, we help you to realise your campaign goals.
We can guide your journey and shape your messages to resonate with policy makers - and harness the power of political, media and public opinion in support of your idea.
Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation
We scan the landscape with you to identify your stakeholders and develop channels through which you can reach them.
Sharing your ideas, and theirs, can create valuable allies and advocates in support of your objective.
Parliaments & Assemblies
We burst the bubbles around political institutions across Great Britain and the Isle of Man - whether national, regional or local - helping you to understand and engage with the recipients of your ideas.
We specialise in the environment, transport, infrastructure and technology sectors.
Our mission is to help ensure your goals and objectives find alignment with public policy and politics.

Chris Stokes reflects on a long railway career in his final KeepingTrack column
Chris Stokes
December 8, 2024
I joined British Rail at the start of 1967 in the Signalling and Telecommunications Department of the then London Midland Region. I was sponsored by

Calling All Stations with Christian Wolmar, Episode 5, Season 4
Christian Wolmar
December 22, 2025
In our final (and seasonal) episode for 2025, Christian and Mark Walker look back on the year’s transport highlights [1:58]. Christian explores with Dr Steve

Railways Bill – what happens next?
Mark Walker
November 10, 2025
The UK Labour Government has published its Railways Bill as promised in the legislative programme set out in the King’s Speech shortly after the General
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Their excellent Westminster contacts and informed counsel have proved to be an invaluable resource.
We would have no hesitation in working with Cogitamus in the future or, indeed, in recommending their services to other organisations.