If your company engages with external audiences, participates in media relations or could face a potential crisis then you need a spokesperson to respond to enquiries and represent the company.

When the majority of us (57.7 per cent) voted to leave the European Union in June, we had no idea the impact this would have on British politics.

A successful consultation event is the linchpin to any public engagement strategy regarding a planning application. A key tool in your community engagement arsenal, a consultation event gives stakeholders an opportunity to be part of the decision making processes, and provides the developer with a great way to showcase their plans and gather direct feedback.

Here are Roland Dransfield’s five top tips to make your consultation event a success.