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Fix One Thing for Civic Day 2026

Fix One Thing for Civic Day 2026

21 May 2026 , 15:35
Civic Voice is inviting communities across England to “Fix One Thing” for Civic Day on Saturday 20 June 2026. The idea is simple: identify one small, practical improvement that will make your place look better, feel better, or work better.…
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Successful Civic Voice conference

Successful Civic Voice conference

19 April 2026 , 16:38
There was a good attendance at the Civic Voice Conference in Liverpool on Friday 17 April 2026 aboard the Daffodil, a former Mersey ferry. Seven speakers explored a range of topics under the broad theme of Regeneration. Keynote address was…
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Civic Voice Conference: Liverpool – Friday 17 April 2026 – full programme published

Civic Voice Conference: Liverpool – Friday 17 April 2026 – full programme published

10 April 2026 , 10:21
Civic Voice has revealed the full programme for this year’s Civic Voice Conference in Liverpool on Friday 17 April 2026. 9:30am–5:00pm. The conference will be held aboard the Daffodil, a former Mersey ferry permanently moored in Canning Dock, Liverpool (L3…
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Government consultation: Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance closes 10 March 2026

Government consultation: Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance closes 10 March 2026

3 March 2026 , 10:46
The Government has opened a consultation on a new, consolidated Draft Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). It is the second major planning consultation issued since December 2025 and is intended to sit alongside, and help implement, the proposed…
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Civic Voice sets out a renewed, volunteer-led future to strengthen the civic movement across England

Civic Voice sets out a renewed, volunteer-led future to strengthen the civic movement across England

9 February 2026 , 19:26
The Board of Civic Voice has today announced a significant and positive evolution in the organisation’s future operations, following a period of careful reflection and engagement with its membership. Having considered a range of options and listened closely to member…
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National Planning Policy Framework consultation – Civic Voice summary

National Planning Policy Framework consultation – Civic Voice summary

16 January 2026 , 10:42
The Government has issued another consultation, National Planning Policy Framework: Plan-making and national decision-making policies. The consultation comprises two main documents, one of 123 pages and another of 127 pages, together with a questionnaire comprising 223 questions. The National Planning…
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Reforms to the statutory consultee system – Civic Voice response

Reforms to the statutory consultee system – Civic Voice response

4 January 2026 , 15:05
Civic Voice has submitted a response to the latest consultation from MHCLG. You read our full response here. Our Expert Panel prepared this response and expressed concern at the abolition of Sports England as a statutory consultee and the failure…
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The future of Civic Voice

The future of Civic Voice

29 December 2025 , 10:32
The meetings in November showed clear support for Civic Voice to continue, initially as a volunteer run body whilst a review is undertaken of how to revitalise the organisation. The Board now feel confident that we can demonstrate that Civic…
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NEWS FROM MEMBER SOCIETIES

Cash: a civic issue?

Cash: a civic issue?

25 June 2025 , 11:07
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…
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Changing scenes in Peterborough – Civic Day 2025

Changing scenes in Peterborough – Civic Day 2025

25 June 2025 , 07:30
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.
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Summer in Shrewsbury

Summer in Shrewsbury

25 June 2025 , 07:26
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!
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What’s your favourite Stamford Street?

What’s your favourite Stamford Street?

16 June 2025 , 07:53
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…
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Leominster engineer celebrated by Blue Plaque

Leominster engineer celebrated by Blue Plaque

13 June 2025 , 10:11
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.…
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Halifax Civic Trust hands awards to Halifax Jeweller and Halifax Bus Station

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

23 May 2025 , 14:28
Halifax Civic Trust Awards have been made since 1992 to encourage high-quality design and craftsmanship in schemes in Halifax and the surrounding countryside. Winning projects have included restored mills, the Peoples Park, houses, shops and warehouses, new schools, medical centres and housing,…
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Vote for your favourite street

Vote for your favourite street

19 May 2025 , 14:55
Stamford Civic Society is planning a ‘vote for your favourite street’ event to celebrate Civic Day on Saturday 14th June 2025. Society members will be in the busy High Street running a stall between 1030 and 1400. They hope to…
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Make space for life: Maidenhead Society newsletter updates on conservation successes

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

15 May 2025 , 07:29
Civic pride is not only about the built environment. It includes communities working together to protect and enhance local nature, with huge benefits to the human population too. Read more from Maidenhead Civic Society in their latest newsletter here.
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REGIONAL CIVIC NETWORKS

London Forum now on BlueSky

London Forum now on BlueSky

2 April 2025 , 17:49
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…
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EXTERNAL NEWS

Exploring the new Heritage Funding Directory

Exploring the new Heritage Funding Directory

8 August 2025 , 09:39
After months of research and development, The Heritage Alliance has successfully unveiled the refreshed Heritage Funding Directory, with support from sponsors Historic Houses Foundation, PixelFridge, and Architectural Heritage Fund. Due to the huge amount of interest and requests from those…
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Heritage creates jobs and opportunities

Heritage creates jobs and opportunities

8 August 2025 , 09:35
Heritage is for everyone, says The Heritage Alliance, of which Civic Voice is a member. The sector offers genuine social mobility through accessible career routes that don’t require traditional academic qualifications, it employs people in all parts of the UK,…
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It’s not just about building houses – communities need infrastructure to grow

It’s not just about building houses – communities need infrastructure to grow

4 August 2025 , 09:07
Referencing an original article by Harriet Grant last Sunday on The Guardian, “No shops, no schools’: homes in England built without basic amenities“, planners and developers need to engage landscape architects early, writes Carolin Göhler of The Landscape Institute in…
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods reduce deaths and injuries by over a third

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods reduce deaths and injuries by over a third

1 August 2025 , 10:06
A study by the University of Westminster based on 117 LTNs in London shows that the number of those killed or seriously injured reduces by a third after a low traffic neighbourhood is introduced. The study also shows that motor…
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‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them

‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them

30 July 2025 , 08:58
Nick Dunn, Lancaster University For billions of years, life has depended on Earth’s rhythm of day and night. DNA codifies body clocks in all animals and plants, which helps their cells act according to this cycle of light and dark.…
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Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

29 July 2025 , 16:57
Everyone should have access to public parks and green spaces in their daily lives. Through its Nature Towns and Cities initiative, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded grants to 19 partnership projects – from Bradford to Belfast – to bring…
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Barnet Playing Fields saved from development

Barnet Playing Fields saved from development

29 July 2025 , 12:49
Following a local campaign, supported by CPRE London, Barnet Council voted against Barnet Football Club’s plans for a new stadium. The club proposed to build a new stadium on the nine-acre green space, which has long been used by the whole community.…
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Refreshed Heritage Funding Directory

Refreshed Heritage Funding Directory

28 July 2025 , 16:50
The Heritage Alliance, of which Civic Voice is a member, has launched a refreshed funding directory which is free to use. Whether you’re seeking grants for conservation projects, community heritage initiatives, or organisational development, this directory will prove very useful.…
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