News
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An article by High Street Heritage Action Zone Officer, Cara MacMahon. Six years ago, the relationship between North Somerset Council and Weston-super-Mare Civic Society could be described as adversarial.… Read more »
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Civic Voice is pleased to announce futher details of its Annual General Meeting scheduled to take place on December 2nd in the historic city of Chester. Registration is at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/civic-voice-annual-general-meeting-tickets-752718931587?aff=oddtdtcreator… Read more »
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A new report from the High Streets Task Force, focusing on the health of town centres in England, highlights the pressing need for enhanced local partnerships to drive the transformation of these areas… Read more »
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Over the past four weeks, several civic societies have expressed their concerns to Historic England regarding the recently reintroduced Blue Plaque initiative. Often at the forefront of recognising local… Read more »
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This week, Power to Change unveiled new practical guidance to bring the concept of a 'community improvement district' to life. Ian Harvey was a member of the advisory board for Power to Change's… Read more »
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Gloucestershire Police have unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at safeguarding historical sites, monuments, and artifacts by combatting the menace of heritage crime. The newly launched Heritage Watch… Read more »
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The Ramsgate Society and Ramsgate Town Council are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Climate Action Day exclusively for residents of Ramsgate. The event aims to engage and empower residents… Read more »
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Colchester Civic Society and the Colchester Business Improvement District (BID) have collaborated on a commendable project to revitalise Painters Yard in Colchester. This exemplary collaboration… Read more »
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From safeguarding historic buildings to preserving open spaces, recent research conducted by Civic Voice has revealed that civic societies play a crucial role in protecting local communities' unique… Read more »
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Ian Harvey, joint-founder of Civic Voice and a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Place Management, has been appointed to Historic England's prestigious Historic Places Panel, bringing to the panel's… Read more »
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The Taskforce is made up of representatives from Wakefield Council, the Combined Authority, the Chamber of Commerce, Wakefield BID, and other local partners, including 3rd sector organisations and local… Read more »
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Charles Campion from JTP, who has been added to the speaker list for the Civic Voice conference in Halifax, will discuss the process and why civic societies may want to consider adopting a design guiide… Read more »
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Civic Voice, the national charity for civic societies in England, celebrated its 13th anniversary on April 17th, 2023, by reflecting on the overwhelming support it has received from esteemed figures over… Read more »
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Cheltenham Civic Society's restoration project for its new home, Parmoor, has taken a significant step forward with submitting the planning application by the local architectural firm Edge Design Workshop.… Read more »
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Founded in 1923, the Norwich Society has fought for the last 100 years to protect historically significant buildings and landmarks throughout the city. This week, the society met at the 14th-century Bishop's… Read more »
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The High Streets Task Force comprises a consortium of placemaking experts - 13 esteemed partners who contribute their knowledge, resources, and expertise. Civic Voice is proud to be counted among these… Read more »
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Ian Harvey, our co-founder and Executive Director, has been chosen as a judge for the International Diana Award 2023-2024 programme. This global award recognises young people who are making a difference… Read more »
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According to a 2022 study conducted by the University of Reading, 69% of civic societies actively participate in projects aimed at improving their local town centres. This demonstrates the critical role… Read more »
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In just three weeks since membership applications opened for the new membership year, we are pleased to announce that over 100 different communities have pledged support to Civic Voice for the 2023/2024… Read more »
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As our town centres continue to face various challenges, it is more important than ever that we collaborate to find solutions and promote the value of our heritage high streets. On March 21st, the… Read more »
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David Kennedy, a volunteer who has dedicated ten years of exceptional service to Coombe Conduit, an ancient waterworks in Kingston upon Thames, has been honoured with the Heritage Hero Award. Coombe Conduit,… Read more »
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On March 21st, the APPG for Civic Societies will host an event with Historic England, Bromsgrove Council, the Architectural Heritage Fund, and the Minister for Heritage. The Civic… Read more »
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Civic Voice is teaming up with YHACS (the Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies) and Halifax Civic Trust to bring you an event that is not to be missed. The event will take place in Halifax,… Read more »
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This week, Ian Harvey, Director of Civic Voice, brought his extensive experience to the national Association of Town Centre managers conference on town centre ownership, joining a panel debate representing… Read more »
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Walk around the area covered by the Society and you’ll notice it has a very healthy population of blue plaques: 35 to be precise. These immediately recognisable, blue circles were installed by the… Read more »
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From managing historic buildings to protecting open spaces, new research shows that civic societies are helping to ensure that local communities retain their unique character and identity. One of the ways… Read more »
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Shrewsbury Civic Society is spearheading a campaign to save Shirehall, the county's iconic landmark of the 1950's/60's modernist architecture, from demolition. The society has recently… Read more »
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High Street Task Force Workshop The High Street Task Force was commissioned by the UK Government in 2019 and is ‘an alliance of place making experts working to redefine the high street.… Read more »
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Civic societies across the country are constantly campaigning to improve their local area by protecting and promoting the heritage of their communities. In Nottingham, one such initiative has recently… Read more »
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Halifax Civic Trust has been awarded the first prize at the Yorkshire and Humber Association of Civic Societies Annual General Meeting for their local project, "Halifax Medieval Route". The project… Read more »