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Addingham to host regional summer meeting

The Yorkshire & Humberside Association of Civic Societies (YHACS) is holding its Summer Members’ Meeting on Saturday 26th July. This time they’re…

Cash: a civic issue?

Steve Speakman of Manchester Civic Society writes about his campaign to re-introduce cash to local streets. France, Spain, the Netherlands…

Changing scenes in Peterborough – Civic Day 2025

As part of national Civic Day on 14 June 2025, Peterborough Civic Society’s Toby Wood spent time in the city…

Summer in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Civic Society have published their summer newsletter. It’s packed full of news, events and exhibitions, including a return of…

What’s your favourite Stamford Street?

Asking residents and visitors to vote for their favourite street in Stamford was how one local Civic Society engaged the…

Leominster engineer celebrated by Blue Plaque

Leominster Civic Society have recently installed a Blue Plaque on Leominster Railway Station to commemorate Arthur Peppercorn, one of the foremost Chief…

Halifax Civic Trust hands awards to Halifax Jeweller and Halifax Bus Station

Halifax Civic Trust Awards have been made since 1992 to encourage high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in Halifax and the surrounding…

Vote for your favourite street

Stamford Civic Society is planning a ‘vote for your favourite street’ event to celebrate Civic Day on Saturday 14th June…

Make space for life: Maidenhead Society newsletter updates on conservation successes

Civic pride is not only about the built environment. It includes communities working together to protect and enhance local nature,…

Is the democratic process working with Local Authorities?

Derek Wilson, Chair, Maidenhead Civic Society Our society constantly responds to planning applications monthly, expressing views and concerns about local…