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AGM and the future of Civic Voice – Civic Voice
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Clarification about our AGM and discussion about the future of the charity civicvoice.org.uk/2025/09/22/a...
Co Chair of Civic Voice, Andrew Jackson, has now taken over this account due to the departure of our CEO.
October 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Co Chair of Civic Voice, Andrew Jackson, has now taken over this account due to the departure of our CEO.
Clarification about our AGM and discussion about the future of the charity civicvoice.org.uk/2025/09/22/a...
AGM and the future of Civic Voice – Civic Voice
civicvoice.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Clarification about our AGM and discussion about the future of the charity civicvoice.org.uk/2025/09/22/a...
Board announces resignation of Civic Voice CEO - more here: civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/27/c...
August 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Board announces resignation of Civic Voice CEO - more here: civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/27/c...
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You know the drill! Only three days left to submit your entry for our Architectural Photography Competition: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
August 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
You know the drill! Only three days left to submit your entry for our Architectural Photography Competition: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
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🗣️ At its best, planning is participative, open & inclusive. This requires a democratic framework that empowers everyone to take part in decisions affecting them.
🚧 However, the Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens local democratic accountability & shuts out communities' voices.
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🚧 However, the Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens local democratic accountability & shuts out communities' voices.
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Is this the end of democratic planning? - Town and Country Planning Association
The TCPA’s Director of Policy, Hugh Ellis, argues that the changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill risk being divisive and counterproductive.
www.tcpa.org.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🗣️ At its best, planning is participative, open & inclusive. This requires a democratic framework that empowers everyone to take part in decisions affecting them.
🚧 However, the Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens local democratic accountability & shuts out communities' voices.
shorturl.at/D59PO
🚧 However, the Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens local democratic accountability & shuts out communities' voices.
shorturl.at/D59PO
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It's a new school year in Scotland! 🥳 Is your school taking part in WOW - the walk to school challenge? livingstreets.org.uk/wow Walking and wheeling to school is a great way to start the day and fewer cars lead to safer streets and better air quality 🚶♀️👨🦽🛴🚴♀️
WOW - the walk to school challenge
WOW - our walk to school challenge - rewards primary school pupils who walk to school at least once a week with a monthly collectable badge.
livingstreets.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It's a new school year in Scotland! 🥳 Is your school taking part in WOW - the walk to school challenge? livingstreets.org.uk/wow Walking and wheeling to school is a great way to start the day and fewer cars lead to safer streets and better air quality 🚶♀️👨🦽🛴🚴♀️
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🍂Leaves falling off the trees in August? We all know this isn't right.
Signs there's something seriously wrong with our climate are all around us - but politicians continue to ignore them.
It couldn't be clearer we need action on climate change now.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Signs there's something seriously wrong with our climate are all around us - but politicians continue to ignore them.
It couldn't be clearer we need action on climate change now.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Early ripening of berries in UK shows nature is under stress, say experts
Hot summer also causing trees to shed their leaves as concerns raised over ‘food gap’ for wildlife in autumn
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🍂Leaves falling off the trees in August? We all know this isn't right.
Signs there's something seriously wrong with our climate are all around us - but politicians continue to ignore them.
It couldn't be clearer we need action on climate change now.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Signs there's something seriously wrong with our climate are all around us - but politicians continue to ignore them.
It couldn't be clearer we need action on climate change now.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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📢 Vacancy: we have an exciting opportunity to join the TCPA as the Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities).
This role works on a wide variety of projects but has a particular emphasis on large-scale new communities including New Towns & Garden Cities.
www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
This role works on a wide variety of projects but has a particular emphasis on large-scale new communities including New Towns & Garden Cities.
www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
📢 Vacancy: we have an exciting opportunity to join the TCPA as the Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities).
This role works on a wide variety of projects but has a particular emphasis on large-scale new communities including New Towns & Garden Cities.
www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
This role works on a wide variety of projects but has a particular emphasis on large-scale new communities including New Towns & Garden Cities.
www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
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We can’t wait for #Locality25 Convention this November – join us to learn about the latest best practices and bold new approaches for community organisations.
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
Tickets - Locality
Locality Convention ‘25 offers unique access to the most inspiring and pioneering leaders, policy-makers, thinkers and doers, whose ambitious work is transforming our communities.
locality.org.uk
August 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We can’t wait for #Locality25 Convention this November – join us to learn about the latest best practices and bold new approaches for community organisations.
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
📅 12 and 13 November 2025
📍 Liverpool FC, Anfield Stadium
🎟️Tickets: locality.org.uk/events/local...
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What impact do out-of-town shopping malls have on high streets?🛍️
Megamalls squeeze their surrounding high streets but successful centres will be those that offer something different to their out-of-town neighbours.
Read the blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
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Megamalls squeeze their surrounding high streets but successful centres will be those that offer something different to their out-of-town neighbours.
Read the blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
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August 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What impact do out-of-town shopping malls have on high streets?🛍️
Megamalls squeeze their surrounding high streets but successful centres will be those that offer something different to their out-of-town neighbours.
Read the blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
buff.ly/kvzYiCG
Megamalls squeeze their surrounding high streets but successful centres will be those that offer something different to their out-of-town neighbours.
Read the blog from @paulswinney.bsky.social 👇
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We are #hiring an Economic Research Intern at the Centre for Cities 💼
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a first step in the world of policy and research!
Apply now 👇
www.centreforcities.org/about/career...
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a first step in the world of policy and research!
Apply now 👇
www.centreforcities.org/about/career...
Economic Research Internship - Centre for Cities
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a first step in the world of policy and research. The post holder would gain in-depth experience of a
www.centreforcities.org
August 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
We are #hiring an Economic Research Intern at the Centre for Cities 💼
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a first step in the world of policy and research!
Apply now 👇
www.centreforcities.org/about/career...
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a first step in the world of policy and research!
Apply now 👇
www.centreforcities.org/about/career...
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Just 2 weeks left to send your entries in for our Architectural Photography Competition! Yes, the deadline of 5pm on Friday, 29th August is just two weeks away so don't delay! We want to see your photographs of Wakefield's buildings. See: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
August 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Just 2 weeks left to send your entries in for our Architectural Photography Competition! Yes, the deadline of 5pm on Friday, 29th August is just two weeks away so don't delay! We want to see your photographs of Wakefield's buildings. See: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
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Heritage Open Days Lewes, 12th - 14th September 2025
Visit places you normally can’t!
friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2025/
#FriendsOfLewes
#HeritageOpenDays
#LoveLewes
Visit places you normally can’t!
friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2025/
#FriendsOfLewes
#HeritageOpenDays
#LoveLewes
August 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Heritage Open Days Lewes, 12th - 14th September 2025
Visit places you normally can’t!
friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2025/
#FriendsOfLewes
#HeritageOpenDays
#LoveLewes
Visit places you normally can’t!
friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2025/
#FriendsOfLewes
#HeritageOpenDays
#LoveLewes
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Free Heritage Open Days exhibition and tours coming up - don't miss out on learning about 1,900 years of history on one site!!
Here's a link to learn more about #HeritageOpenDays 2025 here in #Colchester:
www.visitcolchester.com/event/herita...
Here's a link to learn more about #HeritageOpenDays 2025 here in #Colchester:
www.visitcolchester.com/event/herita...
August 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Free Heritage Open Days exhibition and tours coming up - don't miss out on learning about 1,900 years of history on one site!!
Here's a link to learn more about #HeritageOpenDays 2025 here in #Colchester:
www.visitcolchester.com/event/herita...
Here's a link to learn more about #HeritageOpenDays 2025 here in #Colchester:
www.visitcolchester.com/event/herita...
Protected Sycamore in Buxton’s Hogshaw Woods (managed by #Buxton Civic Association) Targeted in ‘Sycamore Gap-Like’ Vandalism civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/21/p...
August 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Protected Sycamore in Buxton’s Hogshaw Woods (managed by #Buxton Civic Association) Targeted in ‘Sycamore Gap-Like’ Vandalism civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/21/p...
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Get in touch if:-
📍There is no society in your area and you’d like to think about starting one
📍Your society details are incorrect or you’d like to add to them
📍Your society isn’t included - either because we’ve missed it or you’ve yet to join Civic Voice
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📍There is no society in your area and you’d like to think about starting one
📍Your society details are incorrect or you’d like to add to them
📍Your society isn’t included - either because we’ve missed it or you’ve yet to join Civic Voice
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Members – Civic Voice
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August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Get in touch if:-
📍There is no society in your area and you’d like to think about starting one
📍Your society details are incorrect or you’d like to add to them
📍Your society isn’t included - either because we’ve missed it or you’ve yet to join Civic Voice
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civicvoice.org.uk/members-dire...
📍There is no society in your area and you’d like to think about starting one
📍Your society details are incorrect or you’d like to add to them
📍Your society isn’t included - either because we’ve missed it or you’ve yet to join Civic Voice
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🗂️We’ve launched our new Members’ Directory. Check it out to see the geographic spread of the civic movement in England - making places better together. 1/2
Members – Civic Voice
civicvoice.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🗂️We’ve launched our new Members’ Directory. Check it out to see the geographic spread of the civic movement in England - making places better together. 1/2
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Evidence shows that social infrastructure is essential for building safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
It also plays an important role in improving socio-economic outcomes in deprived areas & serving as a foundation for economic growth.
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It also plays an important role in improving socio-economic outcomes in deprived areas & serving as a foundation for economic growth.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Evidence shows that social infrastructure is essential for building safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.
It also plays an important role in improving socio-economic outcomes in deprived areas & serving as a foundation for economic growth.
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It also plays an important role in improving socio-economic outcomes in deprived areas & serving as a foundation for economic growth.
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🗂️We’ve launched our new Members’ Directory. Check it out to see the geographic spread of the civic movement in England - making places better together. 1/2
Members – Civic Voice
civicvoice.org.uk
August 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🗂️We’ve launched our new Members’ Directory. Check it out to see the geographic spread of the civic movement in England - making places better together. 1/2
@cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social launches Battlefield Crosses museum website civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/05/c...
August 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
@cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social launches Battlefield Crosses museum website civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/05/c...
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One month to go - yes, just 28 days - to send us your photographs of Wakefield's architecture if you want to enter our photo competition. The deadline is 5pm on Friday, 29th August - but don't leave it until the last moment! Send us your entries now: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
2025 Architectural Photography Competition – Wakefield Civic Society
wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One month to go - yes, just 28 days - to send us your photographs of Wakefield's architecture if you want to enter our photo competition. The deadline is 5pm on Friday, 29th August - but don't leave it until the last moment! Send us your entries now: wakefieldcivicsociety.org.uk/2025-archite...
Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment @naturetownscities.bsky.social #NatureRecovery #UrbanWellbeing
civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/29/n...
civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/29/n...
July 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment @naturetownscities.bsky.social #NatureRecovery #UrbanWellbeing
civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/29/n...
civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/29/n...
Light - a civic issue?
Our nights are getting brighter and we are all paying the price.
‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them
Our nights are getting brighter and we are all paying the price.
tcnv.link
July 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Light - a civic issue?
The view from our office. Well, not underground obviously. *waves*
Rob Wilson and Fran Williams visit the Isle of Portland to see stone brick production at close quarters and talk with Albion Stone managing director Michael Poultney
‘Every stone is special’: the AJ visits the Isle of Portland
‘Every stone is special’: the AJ visits the Isle of Portland
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
July 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
The view from our office. Well, not underground obviously. *waves*