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The process of validation and presentation of the results of Block G Simplified Neighbourhood Plan is also an opportunity to celebrate the process with neighbours and to recognise the community as key actors in the elaboration of the plan; where all proposals reflect the interests of their neighbours. This is a moment to ensure that the expectations of the neighbours themselves are being met, as well as an opportunity to convince those neighbours who are sceptical about what the plan proposes. 
 
As a neighbourhood plan, it would be best if the presentation and validation process takes place in the neighbourhood itself. The team and the neighbours can make a list of places (public or private) where this process can take place. Some places could be: parks, squares, streets, public car parks, shopping malls, schools, community centres or at the project house. 
 
The technical team will present and validate the process using the T41 Citizen Engagement Guide. Considering the scale of the plan, the team can carry out a combination of the socialisation, consultation and engagement strategies. Socialisation and consultation can be carried out in simultaneous moments, where the plan proposal, the material that will give context to the proposal and the other plans that have been carried out in a participatory way both in their process and in their validation are presented. 
Participatory budgeting or voting on the prioritisation of strategic projects are some genuine ways in which neighbours can be involved in the planning process. The team should aim to grow its database of citizens engaged in the plan once this activity is completed, as well as documenting the whole process of the activity itself.