Waitrose partners with Bell Pottinger North

27.02.2009

The Consultancy will be working closely with Waitrose to engage with local communities and seek feedback that will be used to support planning applications for new Waitrose shops. The campaigns will incorporate a wide range of activities, including strategic advice, organising exhibitions and liaison with key stakeholders, such as councillors, residents, community groups and local businesses. 
    
James Armstrong, property and development communications manager for Waitrose said: "Bell Pottinger North has worked with us on a number of projects and demonstrated a clear understanding of planning procedures. The team's experience has played an integral role in us achieving successful applications and their approach has been well received by both our property team and the people we engage with."

Deborah Garritty, director at Bell Pottinger North added: "We're looking forward to further developing our relationship with Waitrose and adding value to their in-house communications team. It's great to be working with a retailer that has one of the best reputations in the country and to be playing our part in its ambitious plans for growth."

Waitrose is one of a growing number of clients in Bell Pottinger North's property, planning and construction portfolio. The Consultancy also provides communications advice to companies including The Duchy of Lancaster, Arley Homes, The Russell Group and Sandtoft Roof Tiles.

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Press contacts:

Debbie Garritty / Emily Crellin at Bell Pottinger North 01625 506444 /411/412

dgarritty@bellpottingernorth.co.uk / ecrellin@bellpottingernorth.co.uk

Notes to editors

Bell Pottinger North is part of the Bell Pottinger Group - voted number one in PR Week's league tables for the last seven years. With offices in Cheshire, Liverpool and Leeds, its specialisms include, property, planning, construction, professional services, healthcare, technology and aerospace and aviation. For more information visit www.bellpottingernorth.co.uk.