Appendix 3: Stakeholder summary - Northwich schemes

Cabinet member / local elected members / MP

anticipated role/interest: political ownership of project and active role in leading / supporting engagement with local communities. Engagement with locally elected representatives provides an opportunity to capture local perceptions, concerns and suggestions for the project to maximise the support and potential benefits.
communications approach: briefings and feedback sessions

anticipated role/interest: engagement with Northwich Town Council, Hartford Parish Council, Rudheath Parish Council, Davenham Parish Council, Barnton Parish Council, Weaverham Parish Council, Wincham Parish Council, Little Leigh Parish Council and Moulton Parish Council will ensure the projects have synergies with the aspirations for the local area and address the issues and opportunities perceived by local residents as well as identifying opportunities for interdependencies with other projects
communications approach: direct email, briefings and feedback sessions

anticipated role/interest: assessment of impact of schemes on town centre swing bridges
communications approach: direct email

anticipated role/interest: this board is an independent, informal board created by the local authorities in Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. The board supports the implementation of economic growth activity with a remit to plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of development.
communications approach: briefings

anticipated role/interest: there are two BIDs in the local area (Northwich town centre and Gadbrook Park) who will have a view on the proposals and will be able to share the proposals with their members
communications approach: direct email via Groundwork Cheshire

anticipated role/interest: engagement with local businesses will manage any impacts, including those during construction, and could also be used to promote use of the new facilities amongst their employees and visitors
communications approach: direct email

anticipated role/interest: building on sustainable / safer routes to school initiatives
communications approach: direct email

anticipated role/interest: various interest groups - seeking support and endorsement for the proposals
communications approach: direct email

anticipated role/interest: interested in resultant changes to infrastructure and impact on journeys
communications approach: website, local and social media, information signs