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 our latest news, find out a little more about us, see our new member offer and join us, or contact us.

Over the coming months, we will be adding a more comprehensive news facility from Civic Voice itself, our members around England, and from other organisations when relevant to the civic movement. Details of our Expert Panel are also in the works.

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.

OUR MISSION

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 Day

101 ideas for Civic Day

Civic Day – a day of celebration and pride in our built environment – is on Saturday 14th June in 2025. We’re redistributing a useful and inspiring little booklet we first produced in 2011. It’s full of ideas for Civic Day, or in fact at any time, when local societies want to think innovatively about […]

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April 22, 2025 , 3:54 pm

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Civic Voice expresses concerns for local communities with Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Civic Voice has responded to the Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, acknowledging the need for a faster and more effective planning system but expressing concerns about the Bill’s vagueness, the extensive powers given to the Secretary of State, and the lack of recognition of the implications for local communities and public engagement. An executive summary […]

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April 10, 2025 , 11:14 am

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Local History Hub

Civic Voice is in discussions with new social enterprise Local History Hub, a national initiative supporting schools and communities to connect with local heritage. Through engaging, curriculum-aligned resources and creative project ideas, the Hub helps teachers bring history to life in the classroom while encouraging young people to explore the stories of the places they […]

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April 8, 2025 , 1:29 pm

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Latest news from our members

Coventry Society

Coventry reports on a year of impact

The Coventry Society has published its annual report showcasing a year of achievements on topics ranging from cycling and heritage to planning and education. Civic Voice CEO Rob Hattersley commented: ‘This is a well presented, succinct and inspiring report highlighting the wide range of activities Civic Societies can be involved…

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April 24, 2025 , 7:53 am

Member news

Blue plaque for Scarborough’s suffragist

Scarborough Civic Society has unveiled a new plaque dedicated to one of women’s suffrage’s most prominent campaigners, Florence Balgarnie. Florence attended boarding schools in London and Germany. She became interested in women’s suffrage because she was concerned by the limited educational and political opportunities for women. The writings of John…

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April 24, 2025 , 6:47 am

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“No ordinary Civic Society”

On Mon 17 March, Pontefract Civic Society received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary organisations, which was announced in the Gazette on 14 Nov 2024. The crystal award and certificate, which was personally signed by His Majesty, King Charles III was presented…

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April 16, 2025 , 7:48 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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