Here’s a list of everything you need to consider, with links to the relevant sections.

• Decide which tier of support you require 
• Check the resources available
• Make sure you have read the consultation and engagement principles
• Devise a time plan for when to consult
• Decide who to consult
• Work out your consultation strategy across all stages
• Agree your plan with the local authority in advance
• Carefully define your target area
• Plan when to promote a consultation
• Ensure you use the right tools and techniques to promote the consultation
• Check the procedure for media promotion
• Contact station to book promotional space
• Identify and brief community stakeholders
• Organise venues and conduct risk assessment
• Create marketing collateral
• Work out what to include in the collateral
• Have collateral reviewed by legal counsel 
• Access the consultation toolkit
• Check how to set up a project page on the National Rail website
• Make sure the Consultation Hub is ready to receive feedback