Civic Voice news
This section shows all the latest Civic Voice news.
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Civic Voice responds to National Audit Office report on High Speed Rail
Responding to the National Audit Office report which has described the benefits of HS2 as unclear, Civic Voice Director, Steve Graham, said “Civic Voice is a signatory along with a wide range of… Read more » -
Press Release: Civic Voice President, Griff Rhys Jones says localism is just not good enough
The importance of community involvement in the planning system was put under the spotlight on 13th May at a debate of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Civic Societies when MPs and other interested… Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones mounts civic tour of Kent
Civic Voice President to visit Canterbury, Ramsgate, Faversham and Rochester during three day tour Campaigner and President of Civic Voice, Griff Rhys Jones, kicks off a four day civic tour of Kent region… Read more » -
Queen’s Speech reasserts plans for HS2 link
This week’s Queen’s Speech has included two bills vital to construction of the High Speed 2 rail line. The Queen’s speech sets out the Government’s intended legislative programme… Read more » -
PRESS RELEASE: Griff Rhys Jones to address MPs on importance of community voice in planning system
Griff Rhys Jones and the Planning Minister, Nick Boles MP to attend meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Civic Societies. The importance of community involvement in the planning system… Read more » -
Civic Voice responds to comments from Nick Boles MP about not being able to defeat NIMBYS
Civic Voice Chair, Paula Ridley, said: "The title NIMBY was invented by my namesake Sir Nicholas Ridley (no relation) and is an emotional word that has been given negative connotations by the media.… Read more » -
Big yes vote for neighbourhood plan in Exeter
Residents of St James gave a resounding endorsement to the Neighbourhood Plan in the referendum on 2 May. The Neighbourhood Plan will now be adopted by Exeter City Council and become a planning document… Read more » -
Launch of £9.5m neighbourhood planning fund
Locality’s Supporting Communities in Neighbourhood Planning programme is now open for applications. The programme, which has a £9.5million fund available, aims to provide support and grants… Read more » -
Civic Voice joins Zac Goldsmith MP & Lord True responding to the compromise on permitted development
Responding to the decision from the Secretary of State, Eric Pickles MP to allow neighbours to oppose inappropriate development, Civic Voice Chair, Paula Ridley, said: “Civic Voice welcomes the changes… Read more » -
Civic Voice respond to Eric Pickles climbdown as neighbours keep right to oppose extensions
Responding to the announcement from Eric Pickles MP that gives neighbors the right to oppose unsightly extensions, Civic Voice issue a holding statement saying "We welcome the suggested improvements… Read more » -
Press Release:Civic Voice joins Chris Skidmore MP in wanting to give the Community a Right to Appeal
Over 100 MPs contacted by civic groups asking MPs to introduce a new Community Right of Appeal Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement with 75,000 members – is today urging… Read more » -
Civic Voice joins Roberta Blackman-Woods MP in responding to a vote on permitted development rights
Responding to the decision from MPs to oppose the amendment to allow local councils to opt out of extending permitted development rights, Civic Voice Chair, Paula Ridley, said: “Civic Voice is disappointed… Read more » -
Objection spurs change in planning rules on home extension
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has partially reversed plans to relax planning rules on home extensions in the face of a House of Commons backbench objection. The proposal, announced in September, to… 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 » -
Call to action - write to your MP today
The House of Lords has voted to introduce an amendment to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill which will allow local authorities to opt out of legislation which would increase the size of permitted development… Read more » -
Civic Voice speaks out on the proposed changes to broadband rollout
Civic Voice has responded to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s latest consultation on the placement of hardware for high-speed broadband. Civic Voice believes it is important to strike… Read more » -
Civic Voice responds to results from first referendum on neighbourhood planning
Responding to the Yes decision on the first ever referendum on neighbourhood planning, Civic Voice Chair, Paula Ridley, said: “Civic Voice is pleased that the residents of Upper Eden have voted Yes… Read more » -
New alliance calls for “Smart Growth” investment in cities, not more 1980s-style sprawl
A new alliance of civic, environmental and transport bodies including the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), Campaign for Better Transport, and Civic Voice, today calls for a radically new ‘Smart… Read more » -
Government’s Review of Planning Practice Guidance
The Review of Planning Practice Guidance: Consultation was published on 21 December and the Government invited responses to the consultation exercise by 15 February 2013. Read Civic Voice’s full… Read more » -
Civic Voice responds to comments from Sir Terry Leahy about decline of the High Street
Responding to former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy who has described the rise of supermarkets and the closure of small shops as "part of progress", Civic Voice Chair, Paula Ridley, said: “Our… Read more » -
Government proposals for phase two of High Speed Two announced
Government proposals for phase two of the High Speed Two rail link would incorporate new stations in Manchester city centre, Manchester Airport, Leeds city centre, and Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping… Read more » -
Press Release: Civic Voice responds to policy announcement by Eric Pickles MP
Responding to the Government policy announcement on January 24 allowing offices to change to residential use without requiring planning permission, Paula Ridley, Chair of Civic Voice said: “Civic… Read more » -
Heritage Alliance are offering free heritage education workshops
The Heritage Alliance is offering three free workshops around the topic of 'Using Historic Buildings and Places in the Classroom'. Many of our members have or are keen to work with schools through… Read more » -
Merry Christmas from Civic Voice
From everyone here at Civic Voice we would like to wish all of our members a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. This year has been full of challenges and success for Civic Voice. We have welcomed… Read more » -
Draft notes to help civic groups respond to Government consultation
To help groups respond to the consultation and to stimulate their own local thoughts, Civic Voice have put together a short paper with comments for each of the questions being asked in the consultation.… Read more » -
Civic Voice respond to latest comments from Planning Minister Nick Boles MP
Responding to comments made by Nick Boles MP on Newsnight on 28th November stating that an area of land the size of Devon needs to be developed in England to match our housing needs, Steve Graham, Civic… Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones - Civic tour of Yorkshire - clips
Civic Voice President Griff Rhys Jones recently visited Malton, Bradford, Addingham, Sheffield & Leeds during a four day tour. Here is some of the media coverage from his visit. BBC Daily Politics… Read more » -
Marsh Civic Volunteer Award
This award is run in partnership with Civic Voice; it recognises the outstanding contribution made by an individual volunteer to the Civic movement. The 2012 winner is Elaine Smith Read more about why… Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones - Civic tour of Yorkshire
Civic Voice President to visit Malton, Bradford, Addingham, Sheffield & Leeds during four day tour. Read the full press release here Read more » -
Growth and Infrastructure BIll
Following the Written ministerial Statement on the 6th September the Government on 18th October introduced new legislation designed to produce economic growth by reducing red tape and the regulatory burden,… Read more »