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Local History Hub

Local History Hub

8 April 2025 , 13:29
Civic Voice is in discussions with new social enterprise Local History Hub, a national initiative supporting schools and communities to connect with local heritage. Through engaging, curriculum-aligned resources and creative project ideas, the Hub helps teachers bring history to life…
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Civic Day ideas

Civic Day ideas

4 April 2025 , 08:16
Some members have asked that we share ideas around what to do on Civic Day on 14th June 2025. We invite member societies who are already planning events to share details with us so that we can disseminate them around…
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Civic Voice looks for new trustees to help write a new chapter

Civic Voice looks for new trustees to help write a new chapter

3 April 2025 , 10:30
After a challenging period, and now with a new CEO, Civic Voice is rapidly fixing its foundations and beginning to work on an exciting new vision for ‘making places better – together’, re-engaging with local civic societies and communities across…
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Has hybrid working affect your high street?

Has hybrid working affect your high street?

3 April 2025 , 08:54
Centre for Cities’ latest briefing reveals that hybrid working has changed when we go out in city centres. Central London workers have swapped Friday night drinks for Thursdays, and in other big cities they’ve swapped weekdays for weekends. Chiefe Executive…
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Town & Country Planning Association propose amendments to major planning bill

Town & Country Planning Association propose amendments to major planning bill

2 April 2025 , 17:43
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…
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Historic England birthday celebration at House of Lords

Historic England birthday celebration at House of Lords

1 April 2025 , 09:06
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…
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Blue Plaques excellence

Blue Plaques excellence

12 March 2025 , 15:28
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…
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Civic Voice Expert Panel starts work

Civic Voice Expert Panel starts work

12 March 2025 , 15:22
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…
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NEWS FROM MEMBER SOCIETIES

Leeds Civic Trust launch new 5 year vision

Leeds Civic Trust launch new 5 year vision

12 March 2025 , 16:41
Leeds Civic Trust board members and staff have been meeting for several months to spell out their objectives for the next five years. Founded in 1965, the Leeds Civic Trust is an independent voluntary, non-political body, open to anyone who…
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Danksy paints utility box eyesore in Cheltenham

Danksy paints utility box eyesore in Cheltenham

12 March 2025 , 16:34
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…
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Burnley local history discovery

Burnley local history discovery

28 February 2025 , 16:56
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.
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Blackpool at 50

Blackpool at 50

23 January 2025 , 16:53
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.
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EXTERNAL NEWS

We’re right here: Empowering communities through the English Devolution Bill

We’re right here: Empowering communities through the English Devolution Bill

7 May 2025 , 10:58
Ed Wallis, Director of Policy and Engagement at Locality, explains the We’re Right Here campaign, which advocates for fostering community power through the English Devolution Bill. It highlights the need for meaningful community involvement in decision-making and proposes a ‘Community…
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Inspiration for community action

Inspiration for community action

1 May 2025 , 09:26
TCPA have added to its Practical Hope online case study bank, providing more inspiring examples of community action from across the UK. Their newest case study is Woodgate Community Shop in West Sussex, which is believed to be the first purpose-built community shop…
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The importance of democratic planning: Evidence from the Town and Country Planning Association for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee (April 2025)

The importance of democratic planning: Evidence from the Town and Country Planning Association for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill committee (April 2025)

1 May 2025 , 09:22
The TCPA believes that democratic planning is a vital tool for securing socially just and sustainable outcomes in an era defined by the housing, health, nature and climate crises. Planning is not a ‘blocker’ and consistently approves more planning consents…
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Good homes for all

Good homes for all

29 April 2025 , 16:12
In partnership with Architects Action for Affordable Housing, the Architects’ Journal has reported on what it considers to be 20 exceptional housing schemes as part of their Good Homes for All campaign. The campaign aims to make the case for high-quality…
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Road safety, street design and its impact on paediatric health in the UK

Road safety, street design and its impact on paediatric health in the UK

24 April 2025 , 14:08
The BMJ has published an interesting article on the effect of street design on child safety and health in the UK which may be of interest to civic societies. The article explores the impact of ever-increasing volumes of traffic on…
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Engaging young people with places

Engaging young people with places

16 April 2025 , 08:28
Designed to involve young people in the making and managing of their neighbourhoods, the Voice Opportunity Power youth engagement toolkit is a free resource written by ZCD Architects and supported by Grosvenor, the TCPA and Sport England. Coinciding with the Great Big Green Week, this webinar explore…
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West Yorkshire Heritage Toolbox

West Yorkshire Heritage Toolbox

16 April 2025 , 07:38
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…
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Has hybrid working affect your high street?

Has hybrid working affect your high street?

3 April 2025 , 08:54
Centre for Cities’ latest briefing reveals that hybrid working has changed when we go out in city centres. Central London workers have swapped Friday night drinks for Thursdays, and in other big cities they’ve swapped weekdays for weekends. Chiefe Executive…
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