Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment are now mandatory for many plans being developed by public authorities. These processes ensure that the likely impacts of proposed strategies are understood, assessed, widely consulted on, accounted for in decision-making, avoided or mitigated and monitored during implementation.
We at URSUS Consulting Ltd have developed an approach which we believe is essential for meeting those challenges, founded on partnership with our clients, tailor-made approaches to each individual appraisal, effective stakeholder communications and flexibility with shifting circumstances. These aspects are coupled with our sound technical expertise, an understanding of the importance of realism and practicability, and clearly written communications. We have supported and advised public authorities across the country who tell us time and again that we have helped them to turn a legal requirement into a useful and effective tool for improved plan-making.
In support of the SA/SEA process, we can also provide our clients with a range of other key appraisal and assessment services, including GIS, Habitats Regulations Assessment, Health Impact Assessment, Equalities Impact Assessment, Rural Proofing and indicator development
Case studies:
- SA and HRA of RSS Revision, for West Midlands Regional Assembly and Government Office West Midlands: Undertaking work spanning a number of years and a succession of stages in the revision process, providing spatial definition supported by sound analysis and evidence.
- SA, Equalities Impact Assessment and Rural Proofing of Integrated Regional Strategy for East of England Regional Assembly: Supporting greater coherence across regional strategies and identifying a number of hidden opportunities for increased sustainability.
- SA/SEA of Regional Economic Strategy Action Plan, for One NorthEast: Successful in ensuring a high profile for climate change issues.
- SA of Draft Regional Business Plan for London 2012 Olympics, for East of England Development Agency: Providing opportunities for strengthening sustainability in subsequent stakeholder processes.
Contact:
Hilary Livesey
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07917 205871
Anthony Wright
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07801 281043