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The government has indicated that it will seek to promote housebuilding through new towns. The development of new towns is a long-term process and, in most cases, will only lead to the completion of additional housing in at least five…

The Civic Voice Expert Panel has discussed the Planning & Infrastructure Bill with particular reference to concerns about nature protection and recovery and produced a comment paper. Civic Voice support the concerns of the Office for Environmental Protection and others…

An important email and discussion paper about the future of Civic Voice has been circulated to member societies. This is from the Co Chairs, Robert Osborne and Andrew Jackson. If you think you are a member and have not received…

Civic Voice has undertaken a small-scale study of the publication of comments on local planning portals. That study has revealed a consistent pattern of preferences amongst civic societies. Societies want transparency in the publication of all comments, but also agree…

The Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at giving local communities more control over the regeneration of their struggling high streets and neighbourhoods, reports the LGA. Under the ‘Pride in Place’ scheme, councils will have greater powers to regulate…

The TCPA is publishing new Community Planning Guides as part of its Practical Hope series. You are invited to join their launch webinar on Tuesday 21 October. The guides showcase community groups that are tackling the effects of climate change. By exploring…

Trustees would like to clarify the arrangements for the AGM on 8 November, which is in person in Birmingham.  The first part of the meeting will be an opportunity for members to discuss Civic Voice’s future and consider a number…

The recent fire at Woolton Hall* has caused severe structural damage, including the collapse of the roof and widespread destruction of the interior. This event represents a profound loss to Liverpool’s architectural legacy. Merseyside Civic Society, through its partnership with…

Specialist carbon report commissioned by the LISSCA (Liverpool Street Station Campaign) coalition finds that a 19-storey tower proposal over Liverpool Street Station breaches a significant number of national and local environmental policies. Network Rail and Acme architects’ controversial tower block…

This September Kingston Society will be encouraging residents to shape where they live and work as they explore the week-long What If? installation in central Kingston. Organised as part of both the London Design Festival’s annual series of city-wide events…