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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…
April 2, 2025
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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…
April 1, 2025
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Blue Plaques excellence

Blue Plaques excellence

Our second seminar on Blue Plaque schemes* with Historic England took place yesterday. There was a wealth of ideas, tips and interesting characters and history being shared from around England. If you’re involved with a Blue Plaques scheme we’ve not…
March 12, 2025
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Civic Voice Expert Panel starts work

Civic Voice Expert Panel starts work

The Civic Voice Expert Panel held its first meeting last week. The board are grateful for a voluntary team of professionals covering key issues of interest to Civic Voice members. The Panel was chaired by CEO Rob Hattersley, and discussed…
March 12, 2025
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Civic Voice newsletter changes

Civic Voice newsletter changes

To improve our service to members, we will be splitting our email lists shortly. If you are currently receive our update emails, you are already on what will become our main public list, and will receive a regular short digest of…
February 28, 2025
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From the CEO – 28th Feb 2025

From the CEO – 28th Feb 2025

Hello everyone!  Three weeks into the role I feel I am getting the hang of the organisation. I’m now very clear on what is needed to build a more resilient and efficient internal operation so that we can focus on what…
February 28, 2025
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Danksy paints utility box eyesore in Cheltenham

Danksy paints utility box eyesore in Cheltenham

Danksy, the well-known Cheltenham artist, has just completed a commission to paint the ugly utility box next to the new WWI Battlefield Crosses museum in the cemetery on Bouncers Lane. “Previously, the utility box was a real eyesore,” said Civic…
March 12, 2025 , 4:34 pm
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Burnley local history discovery

Burnley local history discovery

Burnley Civic Trust have a rather unique ongoing project. They were given thousands of historical negatives, prints and newspaper microfilm reels and have been working on a local history website with Heritage Lottery Grant Aid. See more at www.bcthic.org.
February 28, 2025 , 4:56 pm
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Blackpool at 50

Blackpool at 50

Congratulations to Blackpool Civic Trust who celebrated their 50th anniversary on 22nd January, in the Pleasure Beach’s Casino Building, the same building in which it was founded! Two of the original founding members, Martin Gunson and David Owen were in attendance.
January 23, 2025 , 4:53 pm
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