We ran an extensive engagement exercise to support the development of the Stockport Economic Plan.
We worked closely with Stockport Council and the Stockport Economic Alliance to produce an ambitious economic plan. This plan reflects the potential of Stockport, while addressing the challenges of a post-covid economic recovery.
We provided specialist engagement support to ensure representative feedback from a wide range of stakeholders with a focus on inclusive economic growth.
We began by reviewing existing evidence. We wanted to build on this insight, not repeat it. Our review was the starting point for the strategy and engagement plan.
Our engagement included:
- Over 20 one-to-one interviews
- Three workshops at key strategic points
- Ten focus groups exploring specific issues and themes
We engaged with a wide range of different groups and people. This included younger and older residents, people with physical and mental health disabilities, businesses, third and voluntary sector, and people living in social housing.
We adopted an agile and flexible approach to engagement meaning we could capture the views of all key groups in a meaningful way and that all target groups were heard. Our approach ensured we got to the core of the issues with people who understood the specific local context, we engaged them appropriately, and ensured engagement was meaningful, productive and feedback was embedded into the strategy.
