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The London Forum – the network for civic and amenity societies across London – is now on the BlueSky, the social media platform, at @londonforum.org.uk. They encourage members to follow them there.  The Forum’s latest postings also appear on their website, with…

The TCPA have proposed amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to ensure it promotes healthy communities. In their statement, they say: “TCPA believes that democratic planning is a vital tool for securing socially just and sustainable outcomes in an…

Civic Voice Trustees Robert Osborne and Martin Hamilton attended the 10th anniversary celebrations for Historic England at the House of Lords on Monday 31st March 2025. Historic England is the government body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate…

Spalding welcomed some familiar faces—in stone, that is—as sheep and cattle sculptures returned to the town centre, recalling its rich agricultural heritage. The eagerly awaited unveiling event for this phase of the MARK-IT Trail took place on Saturday 15th March…

Leeds Civic Trust board members and staff have been meeting for several months to spell out their objectives for the next five years. Founded in 1965, the Leeds Civic Trust is an independent voluntary, non-political body, open to anyone who…

Danksy, the well-known Cheltenham artist, has just completed a commission to paint the ugly utility box next to the new WWI Battlefield Crosses museum in the cemetery on Bouncers Lane. “Previously, the utility box was a real eyesore,” said Civic…

Our second seminar on Blue Plaque schemes* with Historic England took place yesterday. There was a wealth of ideas, tips and interesting characters and history being shared from around England. If you’re involved with a Blue Plaques scheme we’ve not…

The Civic Voice Expert Panel held its first meeting last week. The board are grateful for a voluntary team of professionals covering key issues of interest to Civic Voice members. The Panel was chaired by CEO Rob Hattersley, and discussed…

Burnley Civic Trust have a rather unique ongoing project. They were given thousands of historical negatives, prints and newspaper microfilm reels and have been working on a local history website with Heritage Lottery Grant Aid. See more at www.bcthic.org.

To improve our service to members, we will be splitting our email lists shortly. If you are currently receive our update emails, you are already on what will become our main public list, and will receive a regular short digest of…