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Employed to lead a civic society?

Employed to lead a civic society?

14 July 2025 , 08:41

Applications are open for Leading on Purpose, NCVO’s four-month leadership programme designed for emerging leaders ready to grow their confidence, strengthen their decision-making, and lead with clarity. With new cohorts starting in September and November, now is the perfect time to apply.

Insurance deal for civic societies – feedback needed

Insurance deal for civic societies – feedback needed

8 July 2025 , 11:37

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…

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

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

7 July 2025 , 13:19

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…

Civic Day Survey

Civic Day Survey

25 June 2025 , 08:09

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…

It’s nearly small charity week!

It’s nearly small charity week!

16 June 2025 , 14:34

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…

Who thought that was a good idea?

Who thought that was a good idea?

29 May 2025 , 15:47

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…

Small Charity Week

Small Charity Week

23 May 2025 , 09:00

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…

Great Big Green Week and Civic Day

Great Big Green Week and Civic Day

16 May 2025 , 10:32

We’ve noticed that Civic Day on 14th June this year coincides with Great Big Green Week from 7th – 15th. This is a positive co-incidence as issues of sustainability and climate resilience are hugely important in our built environments. Great…

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NEWS FROM MEMBER SOCIETIES

Shout out for street art

Shout out for street art

14 May 2025 , 09:20

Epsom Civic Society has published its Spring magazine with a celebration of street art amongst a wealth of other news on planning, climate change and events. You can download a digital version here. Civic Voice echos Epsom Society’s congratulations to…

Design codes request

Design codes request

7 May 2025 , 10:27

A Civic Voice member has asked for anyone interested in helping to develop a design code specifically for a small town centre high street. Please contact us if you would like more information or can help. There is some useful…

$Pontefract spring newsletter$

Pontefract spring newsletter

7 May 2025 , 10:21

Pontefract Civic Society have published their Spring Newsletter. It includes updates on their King’s Award for Voluntary Service, blue plaques, planning, events, and work with students. Read it here.

A blue plaque-app?

A blue plaque-app?

6 May 2025 , 14:43

Peterborough Civic Society has installed 36 blue plaques in and around Peterborough city centre. The society is considering extending the scheme and, as part of this, is looking to develop an app or something similar so that a) plaques can…

Goole Civic Society publish annual report

Goole Civic Society publish annual report

2 May 2025 , 12:05

Goole Civic Society have published their annual report. Find out about their regional award for innovation, popularity, impact and long term benefit, alongside the story of the pepperpots! Read the report here.

Cheltenham publish ‘Our Town’ flipbook

Cheltenham publish ‘Our Town’ flipbook

29 April 2025 , 15:54

The Spring 2025 edition of Our Town from Cheltenham Civic Society is now available. It can be read in standard pdf format or flipbook and may be of interest to other societies. Members will receive their printed copies in the post…

Controversial Beeston Marina Development Heads to Appeal Amid Local Opposition

Controversial Beeston Marina Development Heads to Appeal Amid Local Opposition

29 April 2025 , 10:42

Broxtowe Borough Council’s planning application 23/00447, proposing the construction of 29 apartments at Beeston Marina, is now subject to an appeal following its initial rejection. The proposal, submitted by Beeston Marina Ltd, aims to transform the current static mobile home…

Coventry reports on a year of impact

24 April 2025 , 07:53

The Coventry Society has published its annual report showcasing a year of achievements on topics ranging from cycling and heritage to planning and education. Civic Voice CEO Rob Hattersley commented: ‘This is a well presented, succinct and inspiring report highlighting…

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REGIONAL CIVIC NETWORKS

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EXTERNAL NEWS

80% trustees recommend the role says Charity Commission research

80% trustees recommend the role says Charity Commission research

15 July 2025 , 13:33

New research from the Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics shows the vast majority of trustees are “immensely positive” about their experience, with 8 in 10 trustees likely to recommend the role to others. This comes at a time when…

Employed to lead a civic society?

Employed to lead a civic society?

14 July 2025 , 08:41

Applications are open for Leading on Purpose, NCVO’s four-month leadership programme designed for emerging leaders ready to grow their confidence, strengthen their decision-making, and lead with clarity. With new cohorts starting in September and November, now is the perfect time to apply.

Spending Review analysis from Heritage Alliance

Spending Review analysis from Heritage Alliance

27 June 2025 , 09:58

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…

SAVE submits strong objection to new plans for Liverpool Street Station

SAVE submits strong objection to new plans for Liverpool Street Station

27 June 2025 , 09:07

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…

Are we seeing a new type of volunteering?

Are we seeing a new type of volunteering?

25 June 2025 , 10:49

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…

SAVE’s 50th birthday Buildings at Risk launch

SAVE’s 50th birthday Buildings at Risk launch

25 June 2025 , 10:29

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…

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

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

25 June 2025 , 07:18

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…

Greener and healthier streets

Greener and healthier streets

24 June 2025 , 11:04

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…

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