Community engagement

At Steer, we help organisations build meaningful connections with communities, ensuring that infrastructure, transport, urban development, and economic planning projects reflect local needs and priorities. We understand the unique challenges across rural, suburban, and urban areas and tailor our approach to each community’s context. 

Our expert team designs and delivers strategic engagement programmes that foster trust, transparency, and collaboration between residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Through digital tools, direct engagement, and data analysis, we create meaningful two-way communication, helping clients identify key stakeholders, address concerns, and co-develop solutions that deliver long-term social and economic benefits. 

Our expertise 

• Resident needs assessment – Conducting surveys, interviews, and facilitated sessions to understand community needs and priorities. 
• Communications and planning transparency – Managing project websites, social media, and digital platforms to support public awareness and engagement. 
• Monitoring & evaluation – Engaging programme beneficiaries and wider communities to assess project impacts, capture lessons, and ensure initiatives deliver meaningful benefits.