WELCOME TO CIVIC VOICE

Making Places Better - Together

Welcome to our new website

It's a work in progress with much more to come. We're excited to have made a start and wanted to share what we've done so far. For now, you can view the latest news from Civic Voice, our members, and more widely, find out more about us, see our new member offer and join, or contact us.

Over the coming months, we will be developing our news offer, providing links and information on partner organisations, and further details of our Expert Panel. We'll be publishing a new database of our members, more information about Civic Voice itself, and further details of our developing 5 year plan.

Later, a new members-only section will include an online database of useful resources, case studies and organisations, a members discussion and ideas sharing forum, information on society insurance schemes, and information on topical seminars, workshops on more practical matters, and much more.

Do check back soon and join us on our journey in making places better together.

MAKING PLACES BETTER - TOGETHER

Civic Voice is the national charity for the civic movement in England. We make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive. We promote civic pride.

OUR ACTIVITIES

We are the national membership organisation for hundreds of civic and amenity societies and groups around England.

We develop and advocate policies for better places at a national, regional and local level.

We support our local member societies in growing their organisations and their positive impact through training, advice, support, networking, signposting and provision of shared resources.

ABOUT US

Meet the team and find out about the charity, what we do and why we do it.

JOIN US

See our new membership offer for local societies, and sign up.

CONTACT US

Ask a question, make a suggestion, ask for help.

Latest news from Civic Voice

Civic Voice News

It’s nearly small charity week!

Small Charity Week, now run by NCVO, is just one week away! Is your civic society ready to celebrate? Leigh Brimicombe, Head of Campaigns, at NCVO, writes “In just a few days, the whole country will be celebrating the powerful difference small charities like yours make every single day. This year, we want to turn […]

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June 16, 2025 , 2:34 pm

Civic Voice News

Planning chaos at Liverpool Street Station!

In a highly unusual situation, the public is faced with not one but two live and competing planning applications for the major redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station, writes Marie Clements of the Victorian Society. The Liverpool Street Station Campaign (LISSCA) [of which Civic Voice is a member] was re-established to save Liverpool Street Station from inappropriate development, and to […]

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June 16, 2025 , 2:26 pm

Institute of Place Management

Who thought that was a good idea?

The challenge of delivering inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing is one shared by communities across the world. While the contexts may vary, the question at the heart of the issue remains the same: Who gets to decide what our places become? In this article, Dr Patrick Collins of the Institute of Place Management draws on […]

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May 29, 2025 , 3:47 pm

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Latest news from our members

Halifax Civic Trust

Halifax Civic Trust hands awards to Halifax Jeweller and Halifax Bus Station

Halifax Civic Trust Awards have been made since 1992 to encourage high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in Halifax and the surrounding countryside. Winning projects have included restored mills, the Peoples Park, houses, shops and warehouses, new schools, medical centres and housing, everything from a walled garden to a restored 240-year-old sundial.…

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May 23, 2025 , 2:28 pm

Stamford Civic Society

Vote for your favourite street

Stamford Civic Society is planning a ‘vote for your favourite street’ event to celebrate Civic Day on Saturday 14th June 2025. Society members will be in the busy High Street running a stall between 1030 and 1400. They hope to engage the public in discussions about the town and to…

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May 19, 2025 , 2:55 pm

Maidenhead Civic Society

Make space for life: Maidenhead Society newsletter updates on conservation successes

Civic pride is not only about the built environment. It includes communities working together to protect and enhance local nature, with huge benefits to the human population too. Read more from Maidenhead Civic Society in their latest newsletter here.

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May 15, 2025 , 7:29 am

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Board vacancies at Civic Voice: could it be you?

After undertaking a skills audit, we are looking for new trustees/ non exec directors with specific skill sets and experience to help guide Civic Voice into a new phase.

Visit Reach Volunteering to find out what we are looking for. If you think you might fit let us know, but equally, if you know someone who might, do pass the opportunity on to them.

Could you be our new Treasurer trustee?

We are recruiting a new Treasurer to help build resilient financial foundations at Civic Voice which enable us to work towards our vision. We'd love to hear from suitably qualified individuals.

Visit Reach Volunteering to find out more. If you think you might fit let us know, but equally, if you know someone who might, do pass the opportunity on to them.

VOLUNTEER BOARD MINUTES SECRETARY

Volunteer for a small but forward looking charity passionate about a better built environment. We're looking for a skilled and experienced volunteer minutes secretary for our board meetings.

Visit Reach Volunteering to find out what we are looking for. If you think you might fit let us know, but equally, if you know someone who might, do pass the opportunity on to them.

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