Civic societies in the news
This section shows all the latest civic society news.
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Cobham Heritage Trust show pride in their high street
They are so proud of their High Street in Cobham, Surrey, and the many independent shops and businesses that they have recently put on an exhibition tracing its evolution from just after WWII to the present.… Read more » -
the New Folkestone Society: “Our first Civic Day was a success”
On Saturday 18 June in the Quarterhouse, New Folkestone Society hosted the first local Civic Day event, a national initiative set up by Civic Voice in 2011 to encourage people around the country to… Read more » -
Some immediate thoughts from our Director Ian Harvey:
Our Director, Ian Harvey shared some immediate thoughts in civic update on the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: 'It's not as bad as the Planning White Paper, but we're concerned… Read more » -
Hertford Civic Society and its Gin: We say Cheers to that!
Hertford Civic Society has a secret fountain habit. It owns and maintains Confluence, the fountain that’s now been in the centre of Hertford, in Salisbury Square, for a quarter of a century. Its… Read more » -
Beeston District Civic Societies – Help prepare a Vision for Beeston
A voice for the People #Beeston2020Vision is a local public engagement and empowerment project. It has been organised by an independent panel which has latterly come under the auspices of the Beeston… Read more » -
Press Release: Civic Voice launches a new Civic Climate Network
As a number of commentators have said since COP 26, the challenge will be going from the vision set out by national leaders, to actual delivery and the fact that we will all have to make sacrifices to… Read more » -
High Streets: What is the impact of the new PDR rules?
Civic Voice still monitors prior approval applications for change of use from Class E (high street uses) to C3 (residential), but we need your help to do this. The successive changes and widening of permitted… Read more » -
In perfect timing for its golden jubilee, Beeston Society boasts a new committee of volunteers
In perfect timing for its golden jubilee in 2023, Beeston Civic Society boasts a new committee of nine volunteers – its largest for a long time: with six brand new members, and three who’ve… Read more » -
Civic Day - Halifax Civic Trust on 18th June 2022
This year Halifax Civic Trust will be celebrating Civic Day with a stall on the High Street in Halifax. They are very keen to celebrate Civic Day as this year they will be using Civic Day on Saturday,… Read more » -
New report brings to light the extraordinary amount of work that civic societies do
A new independent report which aims to better understand the role that civic societies play in the English planning system has been published by academics from the University of Reading. The report was… Read more » -
PRESS RELEASE High Street Task Force announces further 68 local authorities to receive support
Civic societies identified as key groups to receive support to regenerate towns and cities The High Street Task Force, which was appointed by government in 2019, will provide 68 locations with expert consultancy… Read more » -
Civic Survey 2022 - Shape our new Strategic Plan
We undertake an annual survey of civic societies and their members and volunteers. This helps shape the priorities and issues for Civic Voice. We rely on knowing what civic societies and volunteers want… Read more » -
‘Paper Tigers’: a critical review of Statements of Community Involvement in England
‘Paper Tigers’: a critical review of Statements of Community Involvement in England - a report from University of Reading and commissioned by Civic Voice. In the Civic Voice 2020-23 manifesto,… Read more » -
Notice is hereby given that we will be holding the AGM of Civic Voice for 2020-2021
Notice is hereby given that we will be holding the AGM of Civic Voice for 2020-2021 on Zoom on Friday 15th October 2021 at 2pm. The purpose will be to transact the following business: To agree the… Read more » -
Shadow Planning Minister, Ruth Cadbury MP joins the APPG for Civic Societies
We are delighted to confirm the official registration of the APPG for Civic Societies for the 2021-2022 Parliamentary year. Chaired by Craig Mackinlay, MP for Thanet (Conservative), with Vice-chairs including… Read more » -
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Civic Societies launched for 2021-2022 Parliamentary calendar
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Civic Societies to focus work on preparing for a Planning Bill and the future of the High Street Launching the APPG for Civic Societies for the 2021-2022 Parliamentary… Read more » -
Interim report - Statements of Community Involvement in England: a baseline review
Statements of Community Involvement in England: a baseline review and future opportunities - an interim report from University of Reading and Civic Voice. In the Civic Voice 2020-23 manifesto, Civic Voice… Read more » -
We need you to support us. If not now, will you ever join Civic Voice?
We know that civic societies and organised community groups add value to the planning process. Outside of local government, civic societies still remain the best route into the planning process for serious… Read more » -
Civic Voice and University of Reading join forces to research the strength of SCIs
In the Civic Voice 2020-23 manifesto, we committed to a campaign to strengthen Statements of Community Involvement (SCIs) so that they set out more clearly how the local authority and… Read more » -
Civic Voice responds to the Government National Model Design Code and NPPF consultation
Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement with 76,000 members – has today responded tn the Government's National Model Design Code and National Planning Policy Framework… Read more » -
Jane Maggs Southgate District Civic Voice named by Planning Magazine as a Woman of Influence
Every year for International Women's Day, The Planner Magazine publishes a list of planning's Women of Influence, as nominated by the readers of The Planner and assessed by a panel of judges that… Read more » -
Civic movement speaks out to stop inappropriate changes to high street without planning permission
Embargo: Immediate release January 15th, 2020 Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement with 76,000 members – has submitted a consultation response urging the Government to… Read more » -
How Everton Football Club’s vision to build a new stadium has raised the benchmark for public enga
Civic Voice today (19th November) announced that Executive Director, Ian Harvey, has been given an unique opportunity to scrutinise one of the largest public consultation programmes in the UK. Civic Voice's… Read more » -
A quick guide to attending an online talk
Online talks (also known as webinars) are easy to attend. We are using the Zoom platform to host these until workshops can safely resume. The text below can apply for your own civic society. Such talks… Read more » -
We respond to the CLG Select Committee Inquiry on Planning
In addition to the Planning White Paper, this week we submitted evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee call for evidence on the future of the planning system in England.… Read more » -
Civic Voice highlights concerns in draft response to planning white paper
Removal of the opportunity to comment on planning applications, the feeling that the proposals focus on growth over place-making and the setting of arbitrary statutory timetables before the exact nature… Read more » -
If not now, when will you respond to a national planning review?
Below is a list of Civic Voice members which have so far responded to the Government's Planning White Paper consultation. The deadline was 11.45pm on October 29th. Civic Voice's response to the… Read more » -
Local Heritage List Campaign: Call for expressions of interest launched by MHCLG
In October 2019, the Government announced the most ambitious local heritage campaign for decades. New funding is being made available to 10 areas in a campaign to encourage communities to nominate historic… Read more » -
Government’s Planning White Paper: What do you think?
Now that September is upon us, Civic Voice will be stepping up its engagement with communities to ensure that we can respond to the Government's Planning White Paper. The White Paper, published on… Read more » -
Local building wishes
Local building wishes SIR – Covid-19 has demonstrated the incredible spirit of communities uniting to support each other and fight this deadly virus. It should be they who drive the national… Read more »