Finding supporters

Finding Supporters

If You Don't Communicate, Someone Else Will

Opposition campaigns are becoming more complex, with campaign websites sharing ways of opposing developments. For example, demonstrations, the media, door-stepping and door-dropping are all being used alongside the more traditional methods of petitions and standard letters. Often, for residents, these campaigns are the only source of information.

If You Don't Communicate, Someone Else Will.

When looking at representations to planning applications, the picture often appears to be 100% objection. In reality, the picture is often more balanced, however supporters or those who think the development 'is a good idea' often do not respond to planning applications. Their response when questioned about this – they have no objections!

Remarkable works to ensure that there is a balancing view of the proposals and that the facts are easily accessible to members of the public, clarifying difficult issues and in turn allowing residents to see all sides to development.

Remarkable works by:

Using stakeholder audits to identify third parties who might have reason to support the proposals and approach them
Selecting the best methods of communication such as exhibitions, one to one meetings, cluster meetings, newsletters or more bespoke methods.
Working not just with the more vocal opponents but with potential supporters, motivating responses to planning applications to achieve a fair and balanced picture of local feeling
Working to create a good and more personal relationship with the local media on particularly contentious projects
Making feedback easy

Finding Supporters

Finding Supporters

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