Draft engagement strategy
Appendix A: Consultation Methods Matrix
A1. Accessibility Measures Associated with Consultation Activities
The Councils will seek to ensure that consultation activities are accessible and inclusive by the following measures:
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Accessibility Measure |
Application |
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Accessible Digital Documents |
All online consultation material |
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Plain English Summaries |
Key consultation documents |
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Alternative Formats on Request |
Consultation information |
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Accessible Event Venues |
Public exhibitions and meetings |
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Hybrid/Online Participation Options |
Workshops and briefing events where appropriate |
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Multiple Response Methods |
Online, email and written submissions |
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Targeted Community Engagement |
Under-represented and seldom-heard groups |
A2. Consultation Methods by Plan Stage
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Consultation Method |
Scoping |
Proposed content and evidence |
Proposed Plan |
Examination |
Adoption |
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Consultation Portal |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Council Website Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Email Notifications |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Statutory Consultation Letters |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Public Notices |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Social Media Campaigns |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Public Exhibitions |
Yes |
Yes |
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Drop-in Events |
Yes |
Yes |
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Stakeholder/Online Workshops |
Yes |
Yes |
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Industry Liaison Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Parish and Town Council Briefings |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Community Group Meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
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Formal Written Representations |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Examination Hearing Sessions |
Yes |
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Consultation Reports |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Monitoring Reports |
Yes |
