To many clients, the ability of SRA to plan, implement and monitor consultation is our most well known strength.  The company are nationally acknowledged experts in this area and have pioneered innovative and pathbreaking approaches. Staff have wide-ranging interests in this area, including public transport, housing and disaster management.

 A core belief is that public consultation should be planned strategically and involve appropriate techniques on a 'fitness for purpose basis', ranging from providing information through to full decision making.  There is no one right way.

• SRA are often called in by organisations to manage consultation for controversial policy areas such as road building or waste management.

• Work is conducted with stakeholders and the public to develop civic decisions rather than verdicts based on individual self interest.

• SRA are also well known for our work in involving so called 'hard to reach' groups, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic groups, people with learning difficulties and children.