News
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Civic Voice and Historic England are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration aimed at understanding more about the impact of the diverse array of local plaque schemes across England and to understand… Read more »
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Canterbury currently has very few of the famous Blue Plaques, despite having been home to many interesting and important people. The Canterbury Society Blue Plaques project was set up in 2020 and began… Read more »
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The transformation of Chapel Arches in Maidenhead into a “must-go” town centre destination has been recognised with a Design Award by Maidenhead Civic Society. Michael Shanly, chairman of Shanly… Read more »
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Bristol Civic Society calls for prioritisation of sustainable, healthy placemaking in towns and cities and not brownfield development at any Cost. SUB HEADING – Bristol Civic Society, an independent… Read more »
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In response to the House of Lords Select Inquiry on Town Centres, Wakefield Civic Society has taken a proactive stance, preparing a response to address the challenges and opportunities facing… Read more »
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Contributions sought for inclusion in Civic Voice's response to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee Inquiry From Ramsgate Civic Society playing a pivotal role in establishing the Ramsgate… Read more »
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This year we are hosting a number of Civic Voice Conventions as part of a regional roadshow. Working with the Civic Societies in each location we are pleased to announce the following locations and dates:… Read more »
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A historic Grade II Listed Building in a prime location in Cockermouth, the ‘Old Courthouse’, has partially collapsed after being undermined by the adjacent river. The owner does not have funding… Read more »
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The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous £36,303 donation from the Bournemouth Civic Society. The Bournemouth Civic Society was founded in 1972… Read more »
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09 Dec, 2023 Pontefract Civic Society is proud to announce that Tooth & Tiger has set Southgate alight with the best Christmas shop window scoring 34 out of 35 from our judging panel of 14 primary… Read more »
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An article by High Street Heritage Action Zone Officer, Cara MacMahon. Six years ago, the relationship between North Somerset Council and Weston-super-Mare Civic Society could be described as adversarial.… Read more »
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Civic Voice is pleased to announce futher details of its Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place on December 2nd in the historic city of Chester. Registration is at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-voice-annual-general-meeting-tickets-752718931587?aff=oddtdtcreator… Read more »
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A new report from the High Streets Task Force, focusing on the health of town centres in England, highlights the pressing need for enhanced local partnerships to drive the transformation of these areas… Read more »
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Over the past four weeks, several civic societies have expressed their concerns to Historic England regarding the recently reintroduced Blue Plaque initiative. Often at the forefront of recognising local… Read more »
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This week, Power to Change unveiled new practical guidance to bring the concept of a 'community improvement district' to life. Ian Harvey was a member of the advisory board for Power to Change's… Read more »
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Gloucestershire Police have unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at safeguarding historical sites, monuments, and artifacts by combatting the menace of heritage crime. The newly launched Heritage Watch… Read more »
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The Ramsgate Society and Ramsgate Town Council are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Climate Action Day exclusively for residents of Ramsgate. The event aims to engage and empower residents… Read more »
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Colchester Civic Society and the Colchester Business Improvement District (BID) have collaborated on a commendable project to revitalise Painters Yard in Colchester. This exemplary collaboration… Read more »
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From safeguarding historic buildings to preserving open spaces, recent research conducted by Civic Voice has revealed that civic societies play a crucial role in protecting local communities' unique… Read more »
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Ian Harvey, joint-founder of Civic Voice and a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Place Management, has been appointed to Historic England's prestigious Historic Places Panel, bringing to the panel's… Read more »
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The Taskforce is made up of representatives from Wakefield Council, the Combined Authority, the Chamber of Commerce, Wakefield BID, and other local partners, including 3rd sector organisations and local… Read more »
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Charles Campion from JTP, who has been added to the speaker list for the Civic Voice conference in Halifax, will discuss the process and why civic societies may want to consider adopting a design guiide… Read more »
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Civic Voice, the national charity for civic societies in England, celebrated its 13th anniversary on April 17th, 2023, by reflecting on the overwhelming support it has received from esteemed figures over… Read more »
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Cheltenham Civic Society's restoration project for its new home, Parmoor, has taken a significant step forward with submitting the planning application by the local architectural firm Edge Design Workshop.… Read more »
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Founded in 1923, the Norwich Society has fought for the last 100 years to protect historically significant buildings and landmarks throughout the city. This week, the society met at the 14th-century Bishop's… Read more »
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The High Streets Task Force comprises a consortium of placemaking experts - 13 esteemed partners who contribute their knowledge, resources, and expertise. Civic Voice is proud to be counted among these… Read more »
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Ian Harvey, our co-founder and Executive Director, has been chosen as a judge for the International Diana Award 2023-2024 programme. This global award recognises young people who are making a difference… Read more »
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According to a 2022 study conducted by the University of Reading, 69% of civic societies actively participate in projects aimed at improving their local town centres. This demonstrates the critical role… Read more »
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In just three weeks since membership applications opened for the new membership year, we are pleased to announce that over 100 different communities have pledged support to Civic Voice for the 2023/2024… Read more »
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As our town centres continue to face various challenges, it is more important than ever that we collaborate to find solutions and promote the value of our heritage high streets. On March 21st, the… Read more »