Civic societies in the news
This section shows all the latest civic society news.
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Press Release 8th May Local shopping: Busting the myths
Are local shops more expensive than the supermarkets? An extraordinarily high percentage of grocery shopping ‘leaks’ out of Newent to Gloucester supermarkets, despite the town having a range… Read more » -
Vale of Evesham reject right to light changes
THE Civic Society has expressed concern at the implementation of the Government’s planning reforms but almost every day there is an announcement of another change that puts us all at risk. A few… Read more » -
Leeds Civic Trust launch scheme to chart city’s heritage
Volunteers in Leeds have begun an ambitious project to survey 1,000 of the city's Grade II-listed buildings. Leeds Civic Trust is working with English Heritage to inspect hundreds of structures… Read more » -
Planning minister visits district to address concerns
The government’s minister for planning has visited Addingham, to address concerns that his government’s policies are leading to swathes of countryside being built on. Read more on this story… Read more » -
Grantham Civic Society publishes new information board
Grantham Civic Society has commissioned 3 information signboards which explain the history of people, places and events in three areas of the town and have erected 8 blue plaques to famous people with… Read more » -
Oxton Society put on Event of the Year 2013!
Against very stiff competition (Birkenhead Park Festival of Transport, Heritage Open Days, Olympic Torch Event) Secret Gardens of Oxton won the Event of the Year 2013 at the Wirral Tourism awards dinner.… Read more » -
PRESS RELEASE: Civic Voice joins Lord True and Zac Goldsmith MP supporting amendment to Growth Bill
Over 370 MPs contacted by civic groups challenging the Government’s home extensions’ plans. Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement with 75,000 members – is today… Read more » -
Newsletter from the East of England Association of civic societies
Newsletter from the East of England Association of civic societies available here. Read more » -
Merseyside Civic Society welcomes government decision not to ‘call in’ Liverpool Waters scheme
The Merseyside Civic Society (MCS) supports the Liverpool Waters development in principle, and is determined to act as a 'critical friend' to secure the highest possible design standards worthy… Read more » -
Department for Communities and Local Government update on Neighbourhood Planning
Issue 3 of the Government's update on Neighbourhood Planning Read it here Read more » -
Addingham Civic Society wins £40,000 grant for sports area
Addingham Civic Society has secured a grant of nearly £40,000 towards a new games area in the village. Read the full story here. Read more » -
People power does work – well done Beverley and District Civic Society!
Congratulations to everyone at Beverley and District Civic Society for spearheading a campaign to help preserve the character and heritage of a Beverley street. The success of the protests, which had huge… Read more » -
New interpretation panels installed
BERWICK Civic Society has funded three new interpretation panels which have been installed along the riverside. Two of the panels are on the quayside with a third on the pier, although this can’t… Read more » -
Lytham Civic Day
A day of celebration for Civic Societies across the country - helping to raise awareness of the valuable work accomplished collectively by over 300 Societies nationwide. For Lytham St Annes Civic Society,… Read more » -
New project to discover range of work that exists to protect our historic environment
Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement - today announces the appointment of Sarah Spurrier to lead the English Heritage sponsored “Protect our Place” research project… Read more » -
Yorkshire treasures at risk as VAT relief scrapped
YORKSHIRE’S rich built heritage is at risk as the scrapping of VAT relief on listed property alterations deters would-be developers from taking on vital restoration projects. A stark warning has… Read more » -
Two in three residents want more say
A massive 92% of Fleet shoppers are proud of where they live, while 78% feel part of their community, a survey has found. But in a challenge for local decision makers, only 33% felt that their voices were… Read more » -
MP Graham Brady supports Altrincham and Bowdon Civic Society’s Civic Day event
MP Graham Brady joined hundreds of shoppers at a stall run by Altrincham and Bowdon Civic Society to mark National Civic Day on Saturday. Read the full story here. Read more » -
Ramsgate Promenade Shelters start opening for use
Subject: Ramsgate Promenade Shelters The Ramsgate Society is pleased to announce the first of the 14 promenade shelters currently under restoration will be officially opened for public use following a… Read more » -
Nantwich Civic Society seeks new members
Anyone interested in looking after our fabulous town is welcome to join the friendly members of Nantwich Civic Society for their AGM on Tuesday 15th May. Read more here Read more » -
Blackheath Society Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, the 30th Olympic Games are taking place on our doorstep, and the Blackheath Society also has reason to celebrate as it marks its 75th birthday. Our inaugural meeting… Read more » -
‘Now is time for change’
The community came together to bring about progress and change as members from the newly-formed Worksop Civic Society met to discuss improving life in and around the town. Read the full article here Read more » -
Does the Planning System Need a “Tea Party”?
“Power to the People” is the public image of the Localism Act 2011. Is it true? Close analysis of trends in local government and their effects on the planning system over the last 20 years… Read more » -
A matter of civic pride
Griff Rhys Jones in Blackpool helping to put a bit of civic pride back into Blackpool. Read the full news story here Read more » -
Swindon Civic Voice successful grant application
Swindon Civic Voice succesful in getting funding to help communities of all backgrounds acquire a deeper understanding of the richness of the places that they live in. Read the full story here Read more » -
Planning seminars held by Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley civic groups
A presentation by Civic Voice to the Farnborough Society in April was the catalyst for three local civic societies to join forces to hold a series of three seminars for members of the public interested… Read more » -
Recommendations for the future of Beckenham High Street
Beckenham Civic Society (BCS) publishes a report today giving its recommendations on the future of Beckenham High Street. The report is available here to download The report comes at a time when high street… Read more » -
2012 Civic Week in Malvern will honour famous writers
LITERARY Malvern will be the theme for the 2012 Civic Week in the town, says Malvern Civic Society. Katharine Barber of the Society said: "Malvern is the home of many writers and has a wealth of publications… Read more » -
Museum plan to save Hyndburn’s heritage
A campaign has launched to create a community heritage museum for the people of Hyndburn. Members of Accrington’s Civic Trust as well as Hyndburn councillors Wendy Dwyer, Bernard Dawson and Mayor… Read more » -
Grimsby Civic Society members support Central Library and “Cultural Quarter” for Grimsby
Grimsby needs a “Cultural Quarter”, but the Central Library should stay where it is. That was the verdict of members of Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society, when they were asked… Read more »