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A project was announced. What should I do first?
Five simple steps any neighbour can take this week. Printable, shareable, no tools required.
Step 01
Create a folder
A physical envelope or a folder on your phone. One place where every notice, photo, and note lives.
Step 02
Take photos today
Snap the notice, the property, the fence, the trees. Date-stamped photos are the most useful evidence later.
Step 03
Save every notice
Mailed letters, taped-up signs, emails — save them all. Don't recycle anything until this is over.
Step 04
Talk to a neighbour
Two heads beat one. Find one neighbour and trade what you each know.
Step 05
Write down your questions
Even the obvious ones. Bring them to meetings, send them in writing, ask for written answers.
One small move beats a perfect plan.
Why these five?
They cost nothing, work without any technology, and give you a foundation that every later step builds on.
Find the path that matches your situation.
Each path gives you context, what's likely happening, and its own first-steps list.