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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · 6d

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 · 22d

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

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Aug 27

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 · Aug 26

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 · Aug 15

🗣️ 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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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 · Aug 18

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.

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New Economics Foundation @neweconomics.bsky.social · Aug 19

🍂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...

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

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 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 · Aug 20

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...

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

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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · Aug 21

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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Centre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

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

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Wakefield Civic Society @wakefieldcivicsoc.bsky.social · Aug 15

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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The Friends of Lewes @friendsoflewes.bsky.social · Aug 20

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 · Aug 21

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 · Aug 21

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 · Aug 5

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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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Aug 5

🗂️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

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Local Trust @localtrust.org.uk · Aug 5

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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The Friends of Lewes @friendsoflewes.bsky.social · Aug 1

friends-of-lewes.org.uk/2025/08/01/l...

Looking forward to Heritage Open Days 2025

Wed 20th August 2025 at 7.30 pm / Town Hall Lecture Room (entrance in Fisher Street) plus ZOOM ONLINE. A preview of the programme by Marcus Taylor for the 2025 Heritage Open Days weekend in Lewes (…

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Aug 5

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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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Aug 5

🗂️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

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Aug 5

@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 · Aug 1

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

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Civic Voice @civicvoice.org.uk · Jul 31

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 · Jul 31

Light - a civic issue?

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 30

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.

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