I take a strategic approach to delivering genuine and meaningful community and stakeholder consultation for planning proposals that builds trust, demonstrates empathy and mobilises support.
My approach combines strategic thinking with a strong focus on clarity, honesty and insight. I am particularly experienced in supporting projects through sensitive stages of the planning process, ensuring communications are clear, credible and responsive to stakeholder needs.
Whether it's for a major infrastructure project, housing development, renewable energy scheme or commercial property proposal, every consultation is different. Whilst the approach below gives you a good idea of how I work, I always remain flexible and responsive.
STAGE ONE:
Research & strategy
Getting to know a community and its key decision makers to tailor an effective consultation strategy.
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Community and political audit
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Stakeholder mapping
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Consultation strategy
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Narrative and key messages
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Q&A
STAGE TWO:
Inform & consult
Accessible and robust pre-application consultation that engages the right people in the right ways.
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Briefing documents, newsletters and letters
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Public exhibitions
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Meetings and briefings
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Online consultation
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Managing enquiries
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Reporting and analysis
STAGE THREE:
Engage & mobilise
Post-submission engagement to keep key stakeholders informed, and to mobilise support.
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Community updates
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Councillor liaison
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Briefing documents
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Monitoring and responding to comments
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Pre-committee support
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Media relations