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Insurance deal for civic societies – feedback needed
member services

Insurance deal for civic societies – feedback needed

Several years ago, Civic Voice ran a competitive insurance deal for member civic societies. Sadly, this ended and was not replaced. We are now in discussions with several brokers on setting up a new scheme, and need to understand what…
July 8, 2025
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Civic Voice comments on streamlining the planning appeal process: local voice improves outcomes
community engagement

Civic Voice comments on streamlining the planning appeal process: local voice improves outcomes

Civic Voice welcomes the efforts being made by the Government and the Inspectorate to streamline the planning appeal process so as to speed up decision making and reduce costs for everyone involved. In appropriate circumstances the proposed removal of the…
July 7, 2025
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Civic Day Survey

Civic Day Survey

We’re reviewing Civic Day – what works and what could be improved. We’re asking questions about whether it is in the right format, what support it needs in future, and whether it is needed at all. Above all, we need…
June 25, 2025
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It’s nearly small charity week!
small charities

It’s nearly small charity week!

Small Charity Week, now run by NCVO, is just one week away! Is your civic society ready to celebrate?   Leigh Brimicombe, Head of Campaigns, at NCVO, writes “In just a few days, the whole country will be celebrating the powerful…
June 16, 2025
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Who thought that was a good idea?
community engagement

Who thought that was a good idea?

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…
May 29, 2025
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Small Charity Week
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Small Charity Week

Small Charity Week (23–28 June) is just one month away. Most Civic Societies are small charities, and may benefit from getting involved and helping to make it bigger and louder than ever.  The week is hosted by NCVO. Leigh Brimicombe, Head…
May 23, 2025
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NEWS FROM MEMBERS

Addingham to host regional summer meeting

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 off to the beautiful village of Addingham, which lies by the River Wharfe between Ilkley and Skipton.  Hosts at Addingham…
June 25, 2025 , 5:05 pm
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Cash: a civic issue?
access

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 and others have now legislated in various ways to protect the use of physical cash. In France it is illegal…
June 25, 2025 , 11:07 am
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Changing scenes in Peterborough – Civic Day 2025

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 centre taking photos to celebrate and commemorate a single day. See Toby’s record here.
June 25, 2025 , 7:30 am
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Summer in Shrewsbury

Summer in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury Civic Society have published their summer newsletter. It’s packed full of news, events and exhibitions, including a return of a set of popular pub tours. Be inspired here!
June 25, 2025 , 7:26 am
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What’s your favourite Stamford Street?

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 public in Civic Day on 14th June. Stamford Civic Society spoke to over 300 people, including a surprising number of…
June 16, 2025 , 7:53 am
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Leominster engineer celebrated by Blue Plaque
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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 Engineers of the London, North Eastern Railway. Born in Stoke Prior just outside Leominster, he designed the A1 and A2 locomotives.…
June 13, 2025 , 10:11 am
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REGIONAL NETWORKS

Addingham to host regional summer meeting

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 off to the beautiful village of Addingham, which lies by the River Wharfe between Ilkley and Skipton.  Hosts at Addingham…
June 25, 2025 , 5:05 pm
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Yorkshire and Humberside publish annual report

Yorkshire and Humberside publish annual report

Yorkshire and Humberside Association of Civic Societies – YHACS for short – has published its annual report including activities, achievements and updates. The report can be downloaded as a pdf.
May 2, 2025 , 11:53 am
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Yorkshire and Humberside election fever
devolution

Yorkshire and Humberside election fever

Margaret Hicks-Clarke – Chair, Yorkshire and Humberside Association of Civic Societies As we arrive in Hull for our YHACS Spring Meeting you may detect a touch of election fever in the air. Devolution has arrived in Hull and East Riding,…
April 24, 2025 , 6:38 am
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West Yorkshire Heritage Toolbox

West Yorkshire Heritage Toolbox

West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Heritage Network, and Locality are excited to announce the launch of ‘Heritage Toolbox’ new support for heritage organisations, which may be of interest to Civic Societies. Heritage Toolbox is a skills and learning programme that aims to help organisations…
April 16, 2025 , 7:38 am
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London Forum now on BlueSky

London Forum now on BlueSky

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…
April 2, 2025 , 5:49 pm
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NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Spending Review analysis from Heritage Alliance

Spending Review analysis from Heritage Alliance

The Heritage Alliance has published an analysis of the June 2025 spending review. In sum: the government’s announcement brings a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for the heritage sector, and presents some new opportunities. The Good News The Challenges The…
June 27, 2025 , 9:58 am
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SAVE submits strong objection to new plans for Liverpool Street Station
Liverpool Street Station

SAVE submits strong objection to new plans for Liverpool Street Station

A proposed tower block threatens to destroy Liverpool Street Station as we know and love it – but there is still time for public comments. SAVE Britain’s Heritage, as part of the Liverpool Street Station Coalition (LISSCA), has submitted strong…
June 27, 2025 , 9:07 am
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Are we seeing a new type of volunteering?
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Are we seeing a new type of volunteering?

Reach Volunteering celebrated Volunteers’ Week at the beginning of June by challenging the widespread story that volunteering is in decline.  With figures of growth contrasting starkly with other sector research, they delved deeper into why in a blog, a Third…
June 25, 2025 , 10:49 am
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SAVE’s 50th birthday Buildings at Risk launch

SAVE’s 50th birthday Buildings at Risk launch

To mark their half-century, SAVE Britain’s Heritage have added 50 at-risk buildings to their new-look register – and opened it to everyone for the first time. Thousands of historic buildings nationwide are standing empty and without a use. The new…
June 25, 2025 , 10:29 am
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Urban Climate – how do we connect land value and built form to create liveable cities?
adaptation

Urban Climate – how do we connect land value and built form to create liveable cities?

Land value is a powerful driver of urban form, but should that value also respond to the way built form supports climate performance, ecological function and collective wellbeing; and, if so, how? This Edge Debate will explore pathways to connecting land…
June 25, 2025 , 7:18 am
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Greener and healthier streets
climate

Greener and healthier streets

A couple of forthcoming events runs by CPRE London with national relevance to the civic movement: – CPRE has a vision which includes streets that are not full of cars, but home to trees and green space to mitigate the…
June 24, 2025 , 11:04 am
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CIVIC VIEWPOINTS

Cash: a civic issue?
access

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 and others have now legislated in various ways to protect the use of physical cash. In France it is illegal…
June 25, 2025 , 11:07 am
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Is the democratic process working with Local Authorities?
consultation

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 development schemes. However, the local planning authority does not consider the Civic Society a statutory consultee within the planning process.…
May 15, 2025 , 7:22 am
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Yorkshire and Humberside election fever
devolution

Yorkshire and Humberside election fever

Margaret Hicks-Clarke – Chair, Yorkshire and Humberside Association of Civic Societies As we arrive in Hull for our YHACS Spring Meeting you may detect a touch of election fever in the air. Devolution has arrived in Hull and East Riding,…
April 24, 2025 , 6:38 am
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A view on the English Devolution White Paper

A view on the English Devolution White Paper

Andrew Booton, Chairman, Stourport & Cheltenham Civic Societies While many of us were getting stuck into our Christmas shopping, the Government published its English Devolution white paper. English devolution has been a political anomaly for some years as Scotland, Northern…
April 4, 2025 , 8:55 am
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