ECF and Hello Lamp Post form exclusive partnership to transform the built environment through interactive engagement

In community engagement, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued is crucial for success.
When developing engagement strategies, it’s important to think about how you can make the engagement accessible to all your stakeholders, fostering meaningful participation and diverse feedback.

As we move into 2025, the ECF team is eager to continue our work of bringing together organisations, communities and governments to create vibrant spaces. With a particular focus on the built environment, we’re especially interested in how the property market is shaping up this year—it’s poised to be a dynamic and exciting landscape!

As we move into 2025, the ECF team is eager to continue our work of bringing together organisations, communities and governments to create vibrant spaces. With a particular focus on the built environment, we’re especially interested in how the property market is shaping up this year—it’s poised to be a dynamic and exciting landscape!

ECF is working with Leamac Property Group on their project to transform an underutilised industrial area into a vibrant new city, in conjunction with Coronation Property.

Melbourne Airport’s third runway has been approved, set to boost capacity, create jobs, and offer more options for passengers and exporters. Opening in 2031, it will involve changes to airspace and flight paths, with public consultation to follow.

ECF is supporting Merivale on its ambitious project to transform five heritage buildings in Sydney’s CBD into a vibrant precinct. By preserving the buildings’ heritage and architectural integrity, this revitalisation will create new job opportunities and enhance the city’s cultural and economic landscape.

The AAGC connects Melbourne Airport’s supply chain partners to support major projects and ensure their voices are heard. Learn more about our progress.

The ECF team in the UK has been busy with projects across London, Cambridge, and Peterborough, including new housing developments and public space initiatives, while launching the ECF Engagement Toolkit and exploring AI’s role in community engagement.

Our Sydney team continues to grow, and we welcome three new staff members: Vanessa, Bec Shepherd, and Olivia Litver.

This year, we’ve led impactful projects across Sydney and regional NSW, focusing on energy, urban revitalisation, and infrastructure. Our work, supported by global industry engagement, drives innovation and fosters sustainable community benefits.

It’s been an exciting year for ECF. We’ve had the chance to grow, learn, inspire, and help our clients and communities in both the UK and Australia. Read more about what we’ve achieved this year.

The Melbourne Airport Community & Stakeholder Engagement Team was honoured with an Icarus Award at the Excellence Awards Gala, recognising their significant contributions to the community.

Discover the remarkable projects our team is working on across various sectors and regions in Australia.

It’s not too late to give the pragmatically named M1 a slightly more interesting name. Have your say.

Congratulations to our very own, Shantelle O’Riordan and client, Melbourne Airport for hosting a Car Park Sleepout to support not-for-profit organisations

Sydney is buzzing about the recently opened Sydney Metro. Read about our experiences.

Are you and your team eager to enhance the way you communicate with local communities and stakeholders? Then we can help!

ECF’s Executive Chair and co-founder, Chair Kathy Jones has extended her stay in the UK following invitations to two premier industry events.

Are we entering an era of great mistrust, or great opportunity?

We have had a productive first half of 2024 at ECF Australia! Click below to see our highlights.

ECF’s own, Shantelle O’Riordan providing communications and engagement support at Melbourne Airport.

Take a look at some interesting examples of the amazing work our ECF UK team has been doing in stakeholder engagement. 

Kathy spoke at the launch of a joint research paper from the Committee for Sydney, Property Council NSW and Business NSW