Client and Stakeholder Testimonials
The personal testimonials reflect how Geraint works closely and collaboratively with clients and stakeholders.
Where testimonials relate to reports and masterplans this does of course reflect the quality of input from the whole team.
“Working with Geraint on the Banbury 2050 vision engagement was great. His support, knowledge and energy added immense value to the project. During the engagement exercise, he was inspirational, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders and bringing ideas to life. His experience of town centres, regeneration and placemaking stimulated and introduced different ways of thinking at every meeting and event. As such, Geraint has been a huge help in progressing a vision for Banbury’s future…Thank you!!.“
Andy Bowe, Banbury Area Lead Officer, Cherwell District Council
‘Geraint was instrumental in our 2050 Vision & Guide, which outlines our longer-term aspirations for the area. His work involved workshops with officers, members, students, stakeholders & the public and extensive data collection, to create an exciting vision endorsed by the community. He accommodated all our requests, whilst challenging and offering his professional guidance to ensure the best possible outcome.’
Darrel Calvin, Town Deal Programme Manager
‘Geraint’s support and experience was invaluable in informing the decisions we made for the Chertsey Town Centre Development Project.’
Azra Mukadam, Town Centre Manager
“This ambitious masterplan (for Newbury) has already generated a sense of excitement in the town. It provides a design-led framework to reposition Newbury town centre’s offer over the short, medium and longer term.”
West Berkshire Council Executive Report
“What a joy it was to read the proposals for Liskeard. I have lived here for 25 years and again it seems people from outside seem to appreciate what this small market town can achieve!”’
Liskeard Resident
“Geraint understood the needs of Liskeard, ensured everyone had a voice and opportunity to input, and delivered to a particularly challenging timetable set by the funders”
Liskeard Town Clerk
“‘This is a terrific twenty year Vision for Kidderminster. It shows how we can use our natural and built assets and our public realm to attract new investment and create a strong town centre identity which will ensure that it is sustainable and resilient for future years to come. It is an exemplar approach for the wider Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP area.’e seem to appreciate what this small market town can achieve!”’
Mike Parker, Corporate Director, Wyre Forest District Council
““This is a truly incredible day for Andover. I would like to say a massive thank you to the amazing teams at HemingwayDesign and NEW masterplanning for sharing my passion and believing in its potential.”
Phil North, Leader of Test Valley Borough Council