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Civic Voice co chair attends annual Historic England reception

Civic Voice co chair attends annual Historic England reception

17 July 2025 , 15:16
Robert Osborne, co chair of trustees at Civic Voice, attended the annual reception for Historic England on 8th July. Amongst the speeches were CEO Duncan Wilson, who is standing down in September, Lord Mendoza (chair), and Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross.…
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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…
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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. 
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NEWS FROM MEMBER SOCIETIES

Coventry reports on a year of impact

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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Blue plaque for Scarborough’s suffragist

Blue plaque for Scarborough’s suffragist

24 April 2025 , 06:47
Scarborough Civic Society has unveiled a new plaque dedicated to one of women’s suffrage’s most prominent campaigners, Florence Balgarnie. Florence attended boarding schools in London and Germany. She became interested in women’s suffrage because she was concerned by the limited…
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“No ordinary Civic Society”

“No ordinary Civic Society”

16 April 2025 , 07:48
On Mon 17 March, Pontefract Civic Society received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary organisations, which was announced in the Gazette on 14 Nov 2024. The crystal award and certificate, which was…
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Walk with an expert

Walk with an expert

11 April 2025 , 12:45
Beeston & District Civic Society are running a series of ‘walks with an expert’ in the local area this summer. For around 90 minutes a local expert will guide walkers around areas of Beeston and nearby on an interesting theme. The…
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Hackney History Festival

Hackney History Festival

8 April 2025 , 15:10
Hackney History Festival is back this May – with more walks, talks, workshops and guided tours than last year’s hugely successful inaugural event which comprised: – This year we’re at the much bigger Round Chapel on Saturday 10th May with…
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Sheffield City Centre Vision Day

Sheffield City Centre Vision Day

4 April 2025 , 08:31
The Sheffield Society of Architects, in collaboration with the Sheffield Civic Trust (SCT), Friends of Sheffield Castle (FOSC) and the Sheaf & Porter Rivers Trust (SPRT), invite you to join us for a City Centre Vision Day on 30th April 2025.…
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Ramsgate Society celebrates diamond jubilee

Ramsgate Society celebrates diamond jubilee

4 April 2025 , 08:23
The Ramsgate Society was founded in 1964 with the aim to help preserve and enhance Ramsgate’s unique heritage and environment.  Over this time there have been so many changes and all seaside towns have suffered greatly from the decline in…
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Animals return to the streets of Spalding

Animals return to the streets of Spalding

21 March 2025 , 09:50
Spalding welcomed some familiar faces—in stone, that is—as sheep and cattle sculptures returned to the town centre, recalling its rich agricultural heritage. The eagerly awaited unveiling event for this phase of the MARK-IT Trail took place on Saturday 15th March…
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EXTERNAL NEWS

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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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…
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Planning chaos at Liverpool Street Station!

Planning chaos at Liverpool Street Station!

16 June 2025 , 14:26
In a highly unusual situation, the public is faced with not one but two live and competing planning applications for the major redevelopment of Liverpool Street Station, writes Marie Clements of the Victorian Society. The Liverpool Street Station Campaign (LISSCA) [of which Civic Voice…
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Heritage Alliance reviews the review…

Heritage Alliance reviews the review…

12 June 2025 , 14:41
The Heritage Alliance, of which Civic Voice is a member, has said that the spending review announcement “brings a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for our sector, and presents some new opportunities.” The Good News Capital Investment: The government has committed…
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Calls for a new National Play Strategy

Calls for a new National Play Strategy

11 June 2025 , 13:47
The Raising the Nation Play Commission is a year-long independent inquiry into why play is critical to the wellbeing and development of children, looking at how it can be restored to every childhood in England, is today (Wednesday June 11th…
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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…
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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…
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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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