Civic societies in the news
This section shows all the latest civic society news.
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Press Release - Making Bath fit for the future
Low Carbon Bath, a joint project of Bath Preservation Trust and Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy, was launched today. The project, supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council, aims to… Read more » -
Beverley Civic Society - we will clear the clutter
Needless signs and clutter which have become a blot on Beverley are being targeted by the civic society and county council. Historic Beverley's streets have become clogged up with unnecessary signs,… Read more » -
Gov’t calls for clean up of Burton’s cluttered streets
BURTON'S streets may be freshened up in the near future after the Government encouraged councils to clear England's cluttered towns. The targets of the call - made by Communities Secretary Eric… Read more » -
Horncastle Society’s history of civic duty
Horncastle Civic Society was formed by Pearl Wheatley in 1966 when the town's heritage was under threat from various planning decisions. The current chairman Bob Pendell and vice-chairman Bob Wayne… Read more » -
Plain church gets its day in spotlight
Fleetwood's Cinderella church is to have its day at the ball. The United Reformed Church been called the most unattractive place of worship in the port. Fleetwood Civic Society has produced a special… Read more » -
Brighton backlash against BT broadband boxes
BT is facing tough opposition from conservationist groups in Brighton over the installation of super-fast broadband cabinets. Five conservation societies have joined forces to campaign against the broadband… Read more » -
Plaque marks achievements of Salisbury doctor
A PLAQUE has been unveiled by Salisbury Civic Society to mark the achievements of a man who brought better drainage to Salisbury, Read the full story Read more » -
Merseyside Civic Society to re-launch annual design awards
On 1 July 2010 Merseyside Civic Society – the civic society for the whole of Merseyside – is re-launching the Merseyside Civic Society Awards to recognise and reward buildings and environmental… Read more » -
Views wanted on Ilkley street facilities
Ilkley Civic Society is urging people to show some pride in their town centre by coming up with proposals to clear up one of the main shopping streets in its Street Pride Project, held to coincide with … Read more » -
Huddersfield Civic Society hosts a week of walks and talks to celebrate hidden art gems in town
Tours covering historic buildings, sculpture installations, ornamental works and pieces of art around Huddersfield town centre are part of a week long celebration of Huddersfield, organised by… Read more » -
Walk launches week of Great Harwood civic celebration
CIVIC pride will sweep across Great Harwood this week during a celebration of the town’s past. The Great Harwood Civic Society launched ‘Great Harwood Civic Week’ on Saturday with a… Read more » -
Bradford Civic Society’s new head sets out bold ambitions to improve the city
The new chairman of Bradford Civic Society has spoken of his “strong affection” for Bradford and his desire to help the city move forward in the coming years. Click this link to read the full… Read more » -
Heritage events plans outlined by Yorkshire societies
A SPECIAL launch event for the forthcoming Civic Societies Week was held at the Royal Hotel in Scarborough. People from various societies all over the region were invited to get together yesterday and… Read more » -
Future secure for St Albans Civic Society after soul-searching meeting
WATCHDOG group, St Albans Civic Society, is looking forward to a bright future after its recent "soul searching" meeting. A debate over the society's future was prompted by the end of chairman… Read more » -
Warminster Civic Trust watches development progress on Old Town Hall.
Members of Warminster Civic Trust attended the recent monthly Board meeting of the Warminster and Villages Development Trust to discuss how each approached the future of the Old Town Hall. Read more here Read more » -
Cockermouth Civic Trust is working with Cockermouth businesses
Rather than battling with Lloyds TSB, the civic trust along with the planners is in discussion to correct unauthorised signage and improve the shop front. These discussions have been going on for several… Read more » -
Let’s save Norwich’s historic city walls
The new chairman of heritage watchdog, the Norwich Society has pledged to improve the state of the city's medieval walls and backed Norwich's bid to become the UK's City of Culture. Prof Derek… Read more » -
Heritage group opens doors to new members
A group dedicated to protecting and improving the character of Newcastle-under-Lyme is hoping to attract new members by changing its meeting time. Newcastle-under-Lyme Civic Society will hold evening meetings… Read more » -
Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society award winners unveiled
A diverse range of projects from new designs to the restoration of historic monuments have picked up top local awards. The Royal Tunbridge Wells Civic Society longstanding awards ceremony was held on Thursday… Read more » -
Chester Civic Trust hosts schools art exhibition
YOUNGSTERS from around the area have been busy getting creative in school as part of a major free art exhibition which opens on Saturday. Staged as part of Chester Civic Trust’s golden jubilee celebrations,… Read more » -
Heritage plan for town
MALVERN Civic Society hopes to influence decision makers with the town’s first-ever heritage plan. Greater Malvern: A Victorian Spa Initiative has been produced as a policy document aimed at protecting… Read more » -
Lord Melvyn Bragg visits Cockermouth to lend support
The Wigton-born author and broadcaster launched a flood trail and publicised a batch of shopping bags made to promote the town. Both initiatives have been designed to boost trade in the aftermath of the… Read more »