Stakeholder Analysis using the Power Interest Grid

Power–Interest Grid Close ongoing attention from the Department for Transport, HM Treasury, Local Authorities and Local Communities (see table 5) needs to be provided for high power - high interest groups to manage conflicts and avoid disruptions. Regulators are a high power-low interest stakeholder and need to be satisfied by compliance driven engagement, to avoid delays with approval. NGOs and Local Businesses (low power - high interest groups) are kept informed for the purposes of transparency, to avoid significant opposition. Low power-low interest stakeholders are only monitored on a passive basis, for the emergence of any risks. Table 4: Stakeholder mapping Power / Interest Stakeholders Engagement Strategy High Power – High Interest (Manage Closely) Department for Transport, HM Treasury, Local Authorities, Local Communities Continuous engagement, active collaboration, decision involvement High Power – Low Interest (Keep Satisfied) Regulatory Authorities (e.g. Natural England, Historic England) Regular updates, compliance reporting, targeted consultations Low Power – High Interest (Keep Informed) Environmental NGOs, Local Businesses, Advocacy Groups Transparent communication, public consultations, feedback channels Low Power – Low Interest (Monitor) General Public (outside project area), Media (neutral) Periodic updates, passive communication