Civic Voice news
This section shows all the latest Civic Voice news.
-
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 » -
Press Release: Griff Rhys Jones mounts civic tour of the North West
Griff Rhys Jones is kicking off a two day civic tour of the North West on 25th January. This tour is coinciding with the Government putting the final touches to its controversial new national planning… Read more » -
Upcoming events: Discover a new checklist for communities at Civic Voice conferences
At two free events in Winchester (3rd April) and Birmingham, (18 April) English Heritage will introduce a new checklist to support community groups. English Heritage has funded a checklist full of advice… Read more » -
Upcoming neighbourhood planning workshops for civic groups
Civic Voice is delighted to announce five free neighbourhood planning workshops for civic groups across England The workshops will be a chance to: • Discuss the emerging neighbourhood planning process… Read more » -
Attend an event to discuss the civic movement’s priorities
Civic Voice is organising three network events across England to bring together civic societies to have a discussion about "what is the civic movement trying to achieve". This will go beyond… Read more » -
MPs inject dose of common sense into planning policy controversy
“A welcome dose of much needed common sense which would bring sensible reforms to planning policy.” This was the reaction of Civic Voice to the publication of the House of Commons Communities… Read more » -
Civic Voice workshop shows potential of social media and hyperlocal websites for community action
Despite the increasing importance of social networks, community development needs to take place both on and offline Read the full story here Read more » -
Civic Voice support a million more trees by 2015
One year since its pledge was launched, the Government is on target to plant one million new trees across England in four years. Supporting the campaign, President of Civic Voice, Griff Rhys Jones… Read more » -
Imminent decision on HS2 needs to be part of wider transport strategy
A broad coalition of campaigning groups (including Civic Voice) is launching a new report on High Speed Rail [1], setting out what still needs to be done by the Government to meet its commitment to local… Read more » -
MPs launch new group for civic societies
Our new All Party Parliamentary Group for civic societies was launched in the House of Commons on 1st November and over 40 MPs have already signed up. The first meeting heard from Tony Burton and Deputy… Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones appears in the Telegraph
Civic Voice President, Griff Rhys Jones appears in the Telegraph talking about the NPPF Read the full and original story here Read more » -
Help shape the future priorities of the civic movement
We are organising four network events across England to bring together civic societies to have a discussion about "what is the civic movement trying to achieve". Read more here Read more » -
Planning campaign for everyday England has only just begun
“It is only the end of the beginning for the campaign to secure fair planning policies which curb sprawl and promote high quality, well designed development in towns and cities.” This is the… Read more » -
Civic Voice publishes first annual review
Civic Voice has today published its first Annual Review (15th October) at its AGM and Convention in Sheffield You can read the Annual Review 2011 here Read more » -
Civic Voice and RTPI welcome Government amendment on neighbourhood plans
Civic Voice and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) today (4 October) welcomed a Government amendment to the Localism Bill which clarifies the purpose and role of business-led neighbourhood forums,… Read more » -
Civic Voice urges planning reforms which promote the economy by improving towns
“Economic growth which improves our quality of life demands stronger planning policies to curb sprawl and congestion and support community-led renewal of our high streets and town centres.”… Read more » -
Designing a neighbourhood plan - Civic Voice advice
Tony Burton, Director of Civic Voice shares his advice for drawing up a neighbourhood plan in an article on the Guardian's Local Government Network Blog. Read the article here Read more » -
Why we think HS2 is unsound
Government plans for a high speed rail network across England risk being decided without understanding the local impact on townscape, heritage, open space and footpaths which should shape the design speed… Read more » -
High speed rail needs to meet higher standards
Civic Voice joins forces with coalition calling for any high speed rail to be done well You can view more information here Read more » -
Government’s new planning policies put business interests over the local community
The Government’s new planning policies would put the interests of big business over the local community and their environment says Civic Voice Read more here Read more » -
Civic Voice and RTPI bid to restrict firms’ neighbourhood planning powers
Civic Voice and The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) have suggested an amendment to the Localism Bill to prevent neighbourhood planning forums being created solely to promote business needs. Read the… Read more » -
Civic Voice President, Griff Rhys Jones in The Independent talking about Civic Day
The original article is available on The Independent website here Let's not leave it to the Mary Portases. It's not elitism or 'nimbyism' to bother about the casual vandalism that straitened… Read more » -
Your neighbourhood’s future in your hands
Our survey results show people feel powerless but have lots to offer their area Read here Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones, Civic Voice President appears in the Mail promoting Civic Day
There’s a restless energy around Griff Rhys Jones that is both endearing and annoying, even to himself. Perilously close to the status of national treasure, being in his company is like meeting an… Read more » -
Civic Voice part of the consortium to take over management of Heritage Open Days
Civic Voice is pleased to announce that we will be part of the consortium responsible for taking forward Heritage Open Days from 2012 onwards. Working with the National Trust and The Heritage… Read more » -
Our first year - find out more about what we’ve done and the advantages of joining
Civic Voice was launched in April 2010 as the national charity for the civic movement. Find our more here about the advantages of joining and what we have been up to. Read more » -
National charities challenge Government to get High Speed Rail on the right lines
A powerful alliance of respected organisations has agreed a Charter [1] that will hold the Government to account on its approach to High Speed Rail [2]. The Right Lines Charter, which is published today… Read more » -
Tony Burton features in a CLG video discussing neighbourhood planning
Tony Burton, Director, Civic Voice features in a video discussing what neighbourhood planning could mean for communities. The video is available via the Communities and Local Government website here Read more » -
Griff’s civic voice
Community action was top of the agenda at a Reading Town Hall meeting hosted by Griff Rhys Jones on Saturday morning (26/3/2011) Griff Rhys Jones, who is president of the Civic Voice, impressed… Read more » -
Greg Clark MP and Tony Burton discuss neighbourhood planning
Tony Burton, Director of Civic Voice, met with Decentralisation Minister Greg Clark MP to discuss how the Localism Bill will empower local communities and civic societies by giving them a greater say in… Read more »