Reports and briefings

Members of Civic Voice have approved updated Articles of Association, following the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 18 July 2026. The Articles are the formal governing document for Civic Voice. They set out our charitable purpose, how the organisation is…

The government in a press release on 21 May launched a neighbourhood guarantee scheme. It stated “Communities are set to benefit from clear expectations around the level of public services they should expect to see in their area, under bold…

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…

Watch the launch event for this report here. The Government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029, with efforts to speed up planning including taking on the so-called ‘NIMBYs’ – those who say ‘Not in My…

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…

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…