Stakeholder opposition is a significant risk to any organisation or project.I help to protect reputations and create great places by navigating the community and political contexts that plans for change sit within. By understanding risks, challenges and opportunities I devise and implement inclusive engagement and communication strategies that create success by building trust, articulating compelling stories to those that matter and engaging and consulting in ways that stand up to scrutiny and build support. My background in economic development at a local authority and political campaigning across the country informs the work I now do for developers, local authorities and other organisations with plans to make things better. Clients have included: Gravity Smart Campus, Bristol City Council, JBM Solar, Socius, Legal & General Investment Management, Silva Homes, North Somerset Council, The Ernest Cook Trust, Gloucestershire County Council, Countryside Properties, Taylor Wimpey, Greystar Europe, Aberdeen Standard Investments, Battersea Power Station Development Company, The Collective, Nova Innovation, Transport for London, Wandsworth Council, Wellcome Trust, Robbie Williams, Royal Mail Group, City of London Corporation, Bellway Strategic Land, Places for People, Vistry Partnerships and Hallam Land. Feel free to email me at freddiepalmer@meeting-place.uk or phone 07872570396.