Ravenscraig - Community Engagement
Engaging the community with one of Europe’s largest regeneration initiatives
The Brief
Ravenscraig is one of Europe’s largest regeneration and community creation initiatives, located in North Lanarkshire
This transformational regeneration project is led by Ravenscraig Limited (a joint venture company comprising Barratt Developments, Tata Steel and Scottish Enterprise).
Our brief is to provide strategic PR, social media, stakeholder engagement and digital support for Ravenscraig, helping to engage the local community and highlight the ongoing investment.
Our Approach
Create a compelling key messaging framework
Develop a detailed communications strategy for the year, using targeted PR to maximise key development and planning milestones and create a regular drumbeat of positive news including opinion pieces from Russell Wilkie on the vision for the site
Arrange visits with key stakeholders, including local councillors and members of Scottish Parliament and share regular updates with key local politicians throughout the development process.
Establish a LinkedIn and social media strategy for Ravenscraig
Develop a targeted programme of community outreach and create materials to support public consultation process
Support the delivery of two public consultation events for Meadowhead remediation works
Results
Key message matrix developed
Stakeholder audit and map created and two key visits arranged
75 pieces of earned media coverage across six months
1.9m potential audience reach
Over 18k views on LinkedIn with a 6.68% engagement rate, double the platform average
Well attended public consultation events including key stakeholders
Impact
Developed a positive relationship with the local community which is now built on trust. There are now regular meetings between Ravenscraig’s Director and key community members, ensuring community feedback is taken onboard earlier in the process and allowing for more engagement along the way.
A step-change increase in enquiries from developers, consultants and contractors all getting in touch to discuss availability of sites.
Rapid growth and engagement on LinkedIn, with 1,000 followers achieved from a standing start in just over a year
Strong feedback and support from the Ravenscraig Board, stating they now feel a buzz around Ravenscraig and the activities taking place.
Successful community consultation with overwhelming support from the local community and elected stakeholders
Cross-party support for the project from local and national politicians, including during a debate in the House of Commons
Client Feedback
“I was instantly impressed with Perceptive’s successful track record in regeneration and place making projects, similar to Ravenscraig.
”As Scotland’s built environment communications specialist, they were a perfect fit for Ravenscraig which is a complex, multi-partnership, long term regeneration project.
“Perceptive has been instrumental in delivering value and raising the profile of Ravenscraig in a short space of time. I would have no qualms about recommending Perceptive, especially to companies in the property industry as they ‘get it’.
Russell Wilkie, Development Director at Ravenscraig
