Civic Voice news
This section shows all the latest Civic Voice news.
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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 » -
Civic Voice responds to Labour’s housing and planning reform announcements
In her inaugural address as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP has outlined Labour's agenda aimed at boosting the UK economy and addressing critical housing challenges. With a pledge to… Read more » -
Poole’s Cavern wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Poole’s Cavern & Buxton Country Park, managed by the dedicated team at Buxton Civic Association, proudly announces its recent accolade in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for… Read more » -
Reading Civic Society helping to inspire the Next Generation of engineers and architects
Reading Civic Society's innovative project, Look Draw Build @Reading Station 2024, successfully engaged around 500 primary school students this year, primarily from years 5 and 6. The programme aimed… Read more » -
Spalding and District Civic Society Calls for Updated Shop Front Guide
Members of Spalding and District Civic Society are campaigning for a new shop front guide to replace the outdated 20-year-old version. They aim to combat the rise of "garish" vinyl coverings… Read more » -
Potteries Heritage Society hosts successful ‘The Death and Life of Stoke Town Centre’ tour
The Potteries Heritage Society celebrated National Civic Day on 15 June with the event 'The Death and Life of Stoke Town Centre.' The tour, led by society member Andy Perkin, took participants… Read more » -
Colchester Civic Society Celebrates 60 Years with Civic Day Events
Colchester Civic Society, celebrating its 60th anniversary this week, marked National Civic Day in style with two significant events. The first was the unveiling of a blue plaque commemorating Colchester’s… Read more » -
Civic Voice Manifesto 2024-2028
Civic Voice remains as dedicated as we were when we published our first manifesto in 2011 to create a country where every individual can proudly say, "I am proud of where I live." Since our launch… Read more » -
Buxton Civic Association winners in the 2024 Weston Charity Awards!
We are delighted to share the news that Buxton Civic Association has been selected as a winner of the 2024 Weston Charity Awards! BCA has been awarded a team of business experts and funding to tackle social… Read more » -
Horbury Civic Society unveils new street name signs thanks to UKSPF grant
Thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Horbury Civic Society has installed the first batch of new street name signs around Horbury. Graham Roberts, who initiated the project and designed… Read more » -
Pontefract Civic Society stages WheelFest24 to boost town centre footfall
Recent findings from the High Streets Task Force in England reveal a concerning trend: over 60% of areas lack sufficient evidence of place activation. Place activation is a crucial aspect of regeneration,… Read more » -
Evesham Civic Society joins Place Board to boost town centre pride
In a significant stride toward revitalising Evesham's town centre, the Evesham Civic Society has secured a representative seat on the newly formed Evesham Place Board, established by Wychavon District… Read more » -
Ramsgate Civic Society is creating interventions to help improve perceptions
Responding to our call about how civic societies are creating interventions to help improve perceptions and boost pride in place, the Ramsgate Society shared their newsletter with us, highlighting a campaign… Read more » -
Great Yarmouth Civic Society awarded a grant of £5,000 to help maintain the historic rows
Last year, Great Yarmouth's town centre faced significant cleanliness challenges, with weeds dominating many areas. Despite efforts from a distant contractor, the town's appearance remained neglected.… Read more » -
Spalding Civic Society to deliver arts trail with UK Shared Prosperity Funding
In collaboration with the local arts organisation Transported, the Spalding Civic Society is commissioning a new art trail, MARK-IT, which will feature inspiring sculptures themed around the town’s… Read more » -
Kettering Civic Society’s art project transforms telecoms boxes around town
The Kettering Civic Society has long been making plans to create art at Kettering Railway Station and from there, a trail into and around the town (a 5-minute walk to the art gallery and town). Discussions… Read more » -
Civic Voice and Historic England join forces to explore local historical plaque schemes
Civic Voice and Historic England are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration aimed at understanding more about the impact of the diverse array of local plaque schemes across England and to understand… Read more » -
Canterbury Society Blue Plaques Project Now Complete
Canterbury currently has very few of the famous Blue Plaques, despite having been home to many interesting and important people. The Canterbury Society Blue Plaques project was set up in 2020 and began… Read more » -
Civic Society revives Design Award to honour Shanly Waterside Quarter
The transformation of Chapel Arches in Maidenhead into a “must-go” town centre destination has been recognised with a Design Award by Maidenhead Civic Society. Michael Shanly, chairman of Shanly… Read more » -
Bristol Civic Society Calls for Prioritisation of Sustainable, Healthy Placemaking
Bristol Civic Society calls for prioritisation of sustainable, healthy placemaking in towns and cities and not brownfield development at any Cost. SUB HEADING – Bristol Civic Society, an independent… Read more » -
Wakefield Civic Society’s response to the House of Lords inquiry on Town Centres
In response to the House of Lords Select Inquiry on Town Centres, Wakefield Civic Society has taken a proactive stance, preparing a response to address the challenges and opportunities facing… Read more » -
Civic Voice encourages communities to showcase work for House of Lords Select Inquiry
Contributions sought for inclusion in Civic Voice's response to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee Inquiry From Ramsgate Civic Society playing a pivotal role in establishing the Ramsgate… Read more »