The importance of good community relations

When it comes to avoiding unnecessary noise fines and subsequent shutdowns, little is more important than good community relations.

Displaying your commitment to the safety and wellbeing of those living nearby your project – whatever the industry – is vital. And that is where Echo Barrier comes in.

Here, we look at how using Echo Barrier products can help boost community relations alongside other tips to minimise potential disruption.

Why are good community relations important?

Bad community relations have the potential to shutdown your operations, should local authorities agree you are doing little to mitigate their concerns.

While noise and construction are unfortunately things that go hand in hand, that doesn’t mean public concerns should be written off.

This is especially important given the recent government drive to redevelop brownfield sites – especially in densely populated areas.

Responsible contractors should demonstrate their commitment to good community relations, and a great way to do this is through working with Echo Barrier.

How to improve community relations

Community relations doesn’t begin when the first bucket hits the ground. It starts the second a planning application is submitted.

Local residents have the right to know about plans in their area and how they may be affected.

This could start with targeted letter drops, organising community drop-in events or using clear and visible signage.

You could also give back to the community by engaging with local schools or charities.

But arguably one of the most effective ways is to invest in noise abatement. And that’s where Echo Barrier comes in.

How can using Echo Barrier improve community relations?

Using Echo Barrier products shows local residents that you take their health and wellbeing seriously.

Our products significantly reduce sound energy – sometimes by as much as 99% – protecting people’s hearing and reducing disruption.

But they don’t just protect people from harmful sound. They also form an effective barrier to dust, which doesn’t just create a mess – but can pose a serious risk to health.

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