How we consulted and engaged in the development of the Strategic Business Case
Consultation update
Please note that the consultation closed on Monday 17 November 2025.
Consultation responses were reviewed, alongside market research findings and stakeholder feedback, and reported to the Council's Transport and Environment Committee on 18 June 2026 under item 8.1 of the agenda.
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Why we we undertook market research on this project
Given the importance of the project to the city, councillors asked us to do market research in addition to standard consultation. This has been done recently on other projects, such as the Circulation Plan: Our Future Streets and the City Mobility Plan, and is recommended as part of the Council’s approach to consultation on large projects.
How we define stakeholders
We use the Scottish Government’s National Standards for Community Engagement to develop consultations. The Council uses an Integrated Impact Assessment approach to ensure we are complying with our equality and diversity obligations. This is particularly important with regards those who have protected characteristics.
We used the Integrated Impact Assessment checklist to identify organisations we must consider as part of any consultation and engagement. These were listed in Appendix 1 of the 1 February 2024 committee report. We wrote to these organisations ahead of committee to advise them of the report and to confirm we would write again advising of consultation start date and encouraging participation.
We will continue to monitor the stakeholder list and will add to it where necessary.