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What turns a long-term vision into a credible investment proposition?
In John’s latest article, he explores how Hull's City Centre Vision is transforming a long-term regeneration strategy into a credible investment proposition by combining technical expertise with meaningful stakeholder engagement. It demonstrates why the strongest place visions are built on compelling, community-informed stories that give investors confidence, align partners around shared priorities and create a clear route from ambition to delivery.
Rethinking How We Engage on Net Zero
Heather Blackburn shares her thoughts on why the future success of the UK’s clean energy transition may depend less on broad Net Zero messaging and more on how meaningfully renewable energy projects engage with local communities.
Local Elections, Local Mood.
Leigh Bramall’s latest article argues that increasingly fragmented and volatile local politics — especially the rise of no overall control councils — are reshaping how infrastructure projects must approach consultation and engagement.
Beyond the Tick Box: Community Engagement After Planning Reform
A timely reflection from Matt Addy on how planning reform shifts responsibility back to developers and communications leaders to move beyond 'tick-box' consultation and deliver flexible, well-timed, and genuinely meaningful community engagement that builds trust and supports long-term project delivery.
In an Increasingly Polarised Age, Consultation Can’t Sit on the Fence
In this article, Leigh Bramall explains why it’s important for consultation to rebuild trust rather than erode it.