Civic Voice News

All change… again!

All change… again!

Having only just moved our registered and postal addresses to an innovative hot-desking and virtual office space in Poundbury, Dorset, in March, we were very sorry to learn that the venue is closing permanently at short notice this week. From…
Member offer survey

Member offer survey

Civic Voice is asking both current member societies, and organisations not currently members, for views on what to prioritise as the charity develops a new member offer. New Chief Executive Rob Hattersley said: ‘Civic Voice recognises that it must provide…
101 ideas for 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…
Civic Voice expresses concerns for local communities with Planning and Infrastructure Bill

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…
Local History Hub

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…
Civic Day ideas

Civic Day ideas

Some members have asked that we share ideas around what to do on Civic Day on 14th June 2025. We invite member societies who are already planning events to share details with us so that we can disseminate them around…
Civic Voice looks for new trustees to help write a new chapter

Civic Voice looks for new trustees to help write a new chapter

After a challenging period, and now with a new CEO, Civic Voice is rapidly fixing its foundations and beginning to work on an exciting new vision for ‘making places better – together’, re-engaging with local civic societies and communities across…
Has hybrid working affect your high street?

Has hybrid working affect your high street?

Centre for Cities’ latest briefing reveals that hybrid working has changed when we go out in city centres. Central London workers have swapped Friday night drinks for Thursdays, and in other big cities they’ve swapped weekdays for weekends. Chiefe Executive…
Town & Country Planning Association propose amendments to major planning bill

Town & Country Planning Association propose amendments to major planning bill

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…
Historic England birthday celebration at House of Lords

Historic England birthday celebration at House of Lords

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…
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