Civic Voice news
This section shows all the latest Civic Voice news.
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Civic voice NPPF Response
The UK Government has published the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which will guide development management decisions starting 12 December 2024. Planning decisions made under the new… Read more » -
Your chance to shape the future with Civic Voice
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Civic Voice, the national charity for the civic movement whose vision is to live somewhere they can be proud of. We are governed by a Board of volunteer Trustees… Read more » -
Your chance to shape the future with Civic Voice
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Civic Voice, the national charity for the civic movement whose vision is to live somewhere they can be proud of. We are governed by a Board of volunteer… Read more » -
Government Introduces Mandatory Housing Targets in Overhaul of National Planning Policy
The government has unveiled the final version of its long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework reforms, introducing a mandatory housing target of 370,000 homes per year and significant changes to… Read more » -
Civic Voice celebrates contribution to House of Lords report on high streets.
Civic Voice is proud to announce our significant contribution to the recently published House of Lords Built Environment Committee report, "High Streets: Life Beyond Retail?". The report, which… Read more » -
Griff Rhys Jones confirmed to attend Civic Voice AGM
Civic Voice is delighted to announce that our President, Griff Rhys Jones OBE, will be attending the upcoming Annual General Meeting in London. The AGM, a key event in the Civic Voice calendar, will take… Read more » -
New and Refurbished Former Street Signs
King’s Lynn Civic Society’s project for 2024 was to refurbish 12 old former street name signs and commission 20 new ones. The new street plaques are blue with white letters to match the historic… Read more » -
Professor Gavin Parker and Dr Mark Dobson from the University of Reading to speak at Civic Voice AGM
Join us for the Civic Voice AGM on Saturday, 7 December 2024, from 1pm to 4pm at the Foundling Museum, London, WC1N 1AZ. This gathering will include updates on Civic Voice's work, discussions on future… Read more » -
Preserve and Reuse or Demolish and Rebuild? Saving the UK’s 20th Century Building Legacy
A thought leadership call to action from Civic Voice Expert Panel Member - Celia Clark The ongoing loss of significant 20th century buildings in the UK is raising critical questions about sustainability,… Read more » -
Civic Voice Response to the 2024 Budget
The announcement of the first Labour budget in 14 years by Chancellor Rachel Reeves has sparked significant discussion across housing, planning, and environmental sectors. Civic Voice, as the… Read more » -
Statement from the Civic Voice Trustees - Ian Harvey
We are writing to inform you that Ian Harvey, joint founder of Civic Voice who has been instrumental in developing Civic Voice into the national charity it is today, will be stepping down in the New Year… Read more » -
Become a Trustee of Civic Voice
There are four vacancies on our Board of Trustees, with positions starting from December 2024. If you want to get involved and help shape the future of Civic Voice and the wider civic movement, then why… Read more » -
Civic Voice highlights critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords Grey Belt Inquiry
Civic Voice highlights critical role of Local Plans in response to House of Lords Grey Belt Inquiry Civic Voice, the national charity for civic societies in England, has submitted a detailed response to… Read more » -
Enfield Libraries Proposed Changes How does this affect us and what to do next?
Enfield Council are currently consulting on their plans for the Enfield Library Service. With the financial pressures on the Council, they are looking at how to save money and make the library service… Read more » -
Defibrillators appeal exceeds expectations
Pontefract Civic Society is pleased to announce ongoing success in a public fundraising appeal to purchase, install and maintain an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on Pontefract Town Hall; a project… Read more » -
Civic Voice urges Civic Societies to engage with MPs on regeneration debate
On the day the Government champions investment and growth, Civic Voice is reminding policymakers that growth isn’t just about GDP numbers—it’s about what people see in their everyday… Read more » -
The Milton Society raises concerns over prior approval changes and seeks input
The Milton Society has raised the alarm about recent Prior Approval Change of Use regulations, which allow Class E commercial units to be converted into Class C3 residential properties, and how they are… Read more » -
Ipswich Society raises concerns over HMOs and Article 4 Direction: A wider trend?
In the latest membership newsletter, The Ipswich Society has highlighted growing concerns about the increasing number of Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in Ipswich and the challenges of managing this… Read more » -
PRESS RELEASE: Civic Voice Responds to National Planning Policy Framework Consultation
Civic Voice highlights the need for stronger community involvement and housing affordability measures Civic Voice, the national charity for civic societies, has today submitted its response to the Government’s… Read more » -
Civic Voice and Civic Societies share submissions to NPPF consultation
Several Civic Voice members have kindly shared their responses to the National Planning Policy Framework consultation with Government, and we are pleased to make these available for others to… Read more » -
Civic Voice calls for Civic Societies to respond to Government survey
Civic Voice calls for Civic Societies and community groups to respond to Government survey on demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings Demolition and retrofit survey launched today to inform… Read more » -
Civic Voice issues key briefing on NPPF consultation as MPs get ready to return to Parliament
As MPs return from the Parliamentary recess, Civic Voice has released a crucial briefing for civic societies to use in upcoming meetings with their representatives. This briefing comes at a pivotal moment… Read more » -
Addressing the Land and Housing Crisis: A Call for Reform
We’re excited to introduce the first in a series of thought-leadership pieces from the Civic Voice Expert Forum. The inaugural article is by John Walker, Vice-Chair of the Canterbury Society, who… Read more » -
Civic Voice poll reveals doubts among community civic leaders about planning reforms
As we reach the halfway point of the National Planning Policy Framework consultation Civic Voice poll reveals doubts among civic leaders about Government's ability to solve housing crisis through the… Read more » -
Design Codes in Practice: A report for communities to consider
In late June this year, JTP hosted a range of industry and community experts, including representatives from Civic Voice, at their London studio for the Design Codes in Practice event. Civic Voice was… Read more » -
Civic Voice announces formation of Expert Forum for NPPF Consultation
Civic Voice is pleased to announce the creation of an 'Expert Forum' in response to the overwhelming number of comments received regarding the Government's new consultation on the National… Read more » -
New National Planning Policy Framework Consultation now open for public input
Today (30th July 2024) the Government unveiled a major overhaul of the planning system aimed at tackling the nation’s acute housing crisis and stimulating economic growth. This ambitious… Read more » -
Survey on new Government’s Planning Reforms
In the wake of the King's Speech and recent headlines about Labour's planning reforms, spearheaded by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and aimed at "getting Britain building again," a widespread… Read more » -
Civic Voice Responds to the King’s Speech Announcements
Civic Voice, the national charity for the civic movement in England, welcomes the announcements made in the King’s Speech, particularly those that directly align with our mission to promote and support… Read more » -
Civic Voice attends: ‘Design codes in practice: Local Authority wide codes’
Civic Voice was represented by Robert Osborne at a presentation on Design Codes in Practice: Local Authority Wide Codes and Guidance held on Wednesday 26 June 2024 at JTP. Following on from the publication… Read more »