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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 08/10/2025

Co Chair of Civic Voice, Andrew Jackson, has now taken over this account due to the departure of our CEO.

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 22/09/2025

Clarification about our AGM and discussion about the future of the charity civicvoice.org.uk/2025/09/22/a...

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AGM and the future of Civic Voice – Civic Voice

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 27/08/2025

Board announces resignation of Civic Voice CEO - more here: civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/27/c...

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Wakefield Civic Society @wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

🗣️ 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

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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.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

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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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.

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🍂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...

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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

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📢 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...

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Locality @locality.org.uk · 20/08/2025

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...

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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.

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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...

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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

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Wakefield Civic Society @wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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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Friends of Lewes @friendsoflewes.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Heritage Open Days Lewes, 12th - 14th September 2025 Visit places you normally can’t! friends-of-lewes.org.uk/hod2025/ #FriendsOfLewes #HeritageOpenDays #LoveLewes

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Colchester Civic Society @colcivicsociety.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 21/08/2025

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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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 05/08/2025

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 2/2 civicvoice.org.uk/members-dire...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 05/08/2025

🗂️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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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 05/08/2025

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. [1/2]

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 05/08/2025

🗂️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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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 05/08/2025

@cheltcivicsoc.bsky.social launches Battlefield Crosses museum website civicvoice.org.uk/2025/08/05/c...

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Wakefield Civic Society @wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

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...

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2025 Architectural Photography Competition – Wakefield Civic Society

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 31/07/2025

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment @naturetownscities.bsky.social #NatureRecovery #UrbanWellbeing civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/29/n...

Aerial shot of Bournemouth flats intersperced with lots of trees

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 30/07/2025

The view from our office. Well, not underground obviously. *waves*

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The @histenvforum.bsky.social has released the Historic Environment Overview for 2024-25, highlighting the contributions of England’s #heritage sector over the past fiscal year. This publication was created with Historic England. Read the new report: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...

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Architects' Journal @news.architectsjournal.co.uk · 29/07/2025

The RIBA has announced the six projects by up-and-coming architects in the running for this year’s Stephen Lawrence Prize

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Which schemes are vying for the 2025 Stephen Lawrence Prize?

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Climate Emergency UK @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The Local Government Association (@local.gov.uk) has officially endorsed a climate statutory duty for England! 🥳 Read our full response: climateemergency.uk/release-coun...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability & quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.

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Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

It has a Leeds Civic Trust blue plaque

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Greenways, bat roofs,art strategies, underground parking, subsidised car clubs... our New Communities Group study tour showcased inspiring & innovative approaches to healthy placemaking. Jen Aves shares insights from five vibrant new communities in Cambridgeshire: www.tcpa.org.uk/learning-fro...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 23/07/2025

An essential step: prepared for life, not just exams! #Oracy is one of the essential #SkillsForLife. Also a big opportunity for the civic movement and Civic Voice to engage and empower young people in speaking up about where they live #OurPlaceOurVoice. Let’s not miss this opportunity.

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 23/07/2025

👏 For over a decade, communities across England have been working to improve their neighbourhoods, listening to residents and identifying local need. As we celebrate 100 areas completing their Big Local journey this summer, take a look at just some of their achievements. Learn more: bit.ly/3GGRsN3

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 16/07/2025

80% #trustees recommend the role says Charity Commission research. Civic Voice is continuing to recruit new trustees. civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/15/8...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 16/07/2025

@wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social launches Architectural Photography Exhibition civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/16/w...

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Rob Hattersley @robhattersley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Great launch event for what looks a very useful resource for organisations involved in #heritage and #CommunityDevelopment, like civic societies and @civicvoice.org.uk. We will promote this to our own members. Great work @heritagelizzie.bsky.social, @emmanorriss.bsky.social, Chris Myhill and team.

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 23/07/2025

Civic Voice co chair attends annual Historic England reception civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/17/c...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 16/07/2025

Celebrating 10 Years of York’s ‘Planning Club’ with @yorkcivictrust.bsky.social civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/16/c...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 16/07/2025

80% #trustees recommend the role says Charity Commission research. Civic Voice is continuing to recruit new trustees. civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/15/8...

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 16/07/2025

@wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social launches Architectural Photography Exhibition civicvoice.org.uk/2025/07/16/w...

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 25/06/2025

How can we transform the UK’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods? In this Capacity CIC podcast episode, our head of policy & comms @maddiejennings.bsky.social, 3ni director Dan Crowe, & community leader Stephen Perez discuss why regeneration must begin with local residents:

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Locality @locality.org.uk · 16/06/2025

🏆The Locality Awards are back! We're celebrating the most dedicated and inspiring people and organisations in the Locality network. Nominate your organisation or another Locality member for the chance to win £1,000! Find out more and apply by Thursday 3 July: locality.org.uk/events/event...

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Locality Awards 2025 - celebrating the power of community - Locality

The Locality Awards are for the people and the organisations who believe in the power of community.

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · 27/06/2025

We’re pleased to share the final Our Bigger Story report, “Learning Practices, Skills and Capabilities for Resident-Led Change in Big Local Areas”, which reveals that the learning of new skills and capabilities brings a ‘learned optimism’ about resident-led community change. [1/2]

Cover of a report titled "Learning practices, skills and capabilities for resident-led change in Big Local Areas" (May 2025). The report is a longitudinal multimedia evaluation of the Big Local programme, conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, Local Trust, and Bayes Business School.

The bottom half features a colourful illustrated infographic with a tree at the centre labeled “Themes,” showing branches like volunteering, leadership, skills, social infrastructure, community pride, and more. Around the tree are icons and words showing outcomes (e.g., “improved wellbeing,” “greater influence,” “better access to services”), context (e.g., “urban,” “rural,” “coastal”), and processes (e.g., “resident-led,” “partnership working,” “action learning”).

The visual emphasizes community-led change and development through collaboration and learning over time.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 27/06/2025

🦎 Good news! A landscape beloved by lizards and literary greats is to become the latest National Nature Reserve. #WealdenHeathsNNR in Surrey, home of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, is to become a new national reserve, the 9th National Nature Reserve in the King’s Series.

An individual sits on a bench overlooking a hilly landscape covered in trees and shrubs. Their back is to the camera. It is a clear day with sunlight bathing the scene in a golden glow

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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Network Rail + ACME's latest plans are on the planning portal at The City of London Corp. The only way to combat this is to object by the 4th July. PLEASE OBJECT: Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is here. It takes minutes to do this. bit.ly/3ZQRkk8 #EastLondon #heritage 📷 ACME

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 27/06/2025

We're reviewing Civic Day and need the views of our members civicvoice.org.uk/2025/06/25/c...

Stamford Civic Society chat with local residents about their favourite streets

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Coventry Society @covsoc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Petition to bring the Elephant Building back into use. We support this: edemocracy.coventry.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

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Coventry Society @covsoc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Recent significant planning applications in Coventry have now been re-listed on our website, with links to the actual applications, where you can see the details and make online comments. www.coventrysociety.org.uk/planning-app...

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Planning and Design - Coventry Society

Significant planning applications in Coventry over the past year, with links to the Council's Planning Portal

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SAVE Britain's Heritage @savetoreuse.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎉 SAVE is 50! We’re celebrating one of our greatest achievements — a resource that has helped rescue 100s of buildings: the Buildings at Risk register: shorturl.at/XmwOy 🚨 50 buildings added today! 🎟️ Join us tonight in London for the launch: shorturl.at/yXoD3

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