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Yes. That way if it escalates later, I have my facts straight.In: I want to raise a concern but don’t want to be ‘that person’.
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Yes, especially the part about making it more than a “grant round.”In: The project has a community fund. Can we ask for a health clinic?
6 months ago
Disclaimer: This post is a demonstration of our ‘Collaborative Conversations’ Forum. The information …In: The project has a community fund. Can we ask for a health clinic?
6 months ago
Yes, we’re hosting a meeting soon and that would help.In: I saw something called 'social licence' in the news. What is that?
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Yes. They just showed us drawings on a wall. We couldn’t really interpret them.In: Can the community ask for changes to a mine design?
6 months ago
Disclaimer: This post is a demonstration of our ‘Collaborative Conversations’ Forum. The information …In: Can the community ask for changes to a mine design?
6 months ago
Yes, and who exactly should I send it to?In: We went to the consultation session, but it felt like a PR show.
6 months ago
Disclaimer: This post is a demonstration of our ‘Collaborative Conversations’ Forum. The information …In: We went to the consultation session, but it felt like a PR show.
6 months ago
Yes, that would be great—especially if it helps make a case to the company.In: What’s the difference between charity and community investment?
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Yes, that would help. I feel like we’re living it, but no one’s adding it up.In: What does cumulative impact mean?
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Yes please. This seems important but no one explained it like that at the meeting.In: I saw ‘FPIC’ on the website. What does that mean?
6 months ago
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6 months ago
 Yes. Also, is there a rule about how early they need to consult?In: The consultation felt like a box-ticking exercise. Is that allowed?
6 months ago
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6 months ago
Yes please, and can you clarify what you mean by “social licence”?In: What’s the best way to ask a company for community
6 months ago
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6 months ago
I didn’t know there was a management plan. Is that public? And what if the company says it’s not the …In: Since the company came to town, my rent’s gone up. What can I do?
6 months ago
Disclaimer: This post is a demonstration of our ‘Collaborative Conversations’ Forum. The information …In: Since the company came to town, my rent’s gone up. What can I do?
6 months ago