Customers

This is what our customers have to say about the work undertaken for them by Astoria Consulting:

"Astoria Consulting act as regeneration consultants for Indigo Planning. They provide expert but straightforward advice on a wide range of regeneration matters. This makes a real difference for Indigo Planning's clients and helps our own staff to deepen their understanding of the planning process."
Simon Neate (Managing Director, Indigo Planning Limited)
"We asked Astoria Consulting to devise and facilitate two awaydays for members of the FinFuture Board. Mark Teasdale helped us design engaging and interactive events which made a real impact on the participants. Mark is a skilled facilitator with a relaxed and straight-talking approach that helps to produce a fun but focused awayday session."
Despina Johnson (Chief Executive, FinFuture Ltd)
"Astoria Consulting were retained by Chester-le-Street District Council from October 2003 to September 2006 to provide project management services for the Pelton Fell regeneration scheme. Mark Teasdale acted as the Project Manager for a complex regeneration partnership process that will transform the lives of local people for years to come. Astoria Consulting have invaluable expertise on regeneration issues and, just as importantly, they know how to make things happen on the ground."
George Mansbridge (Head of Regeneration, Chester-le-Street District Council)
"Mark Teasdale really understands what it's like to work with a local community group that wants to bring about lasting change to its neighbourhood. Mark listens to the difficulties that we face and works with us to develop solutions that make a real difference on the ground."
Colin Reynolds (Secretary, Pelton Fell Community Group)
"The Lee Valley Regional Park Authority worked closely with Astoria Consulting for a year during 2004/05. Mark Teasdale led the review of the Authority’s planning function, generating specific recommendations for action that have helped us to improve service delivery in several key areas. Astoria Consulting delivered a first rate piece of work with refreshing honesty and directness."
Shaun Dawson (Chief Executive, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority)
"We asked Astoria Consulting to help build local community involvement in the forward strategy for our Single Regeneration Budget programme. Mark Teasdale was able to secure the trust of local community groups and the confidence of the Finsbury Park Partnership Board. With Astoria Consulting’s support, we were able to take a big step forward in establishing a successor organisation."
Mohammad Rafi (Chief Executive, Finsbury Park Partnership)

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