Latest News & Press Releases

December 2007 - Grass Roots is a quarterly publication containing news from the Civic Trust and Civic Societies all around the country. Download Issue Five here.

August 2007 - The Civic Trust has responded to the recent Planning White Paper, read our full response and a summary of key points.

August 2007 - an exciting new loyalty card has been launched. The card rewards those people who visit several Heritage Open Days (HODS) events. Visitors will receive stamps at each property and completed cards will be entered into a draw to win one of several great prizes. HODS takes place from 6th - 9th September 2007. For details of HODS, please visit the website, and for further information about the loyalty card, please click here.

26th July 2007 - the Green Flag Award Event.
Held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, this event brought together over 1000 parks managers, volunteers, community groups and councillors to celebrate over 550 winning Green Flag Award parks. Winners received their flags in a day time ceremony and celebrated their success with an evening dinner, followed by entertainment from the Mighty Zulu Nation. For more information about the Green Flag Award scheme please see www.greenflagaward.org.uk

July 2007 - CABE have announced their sponsorship of the Civic Trust Awards with the introduction of the Streets Award. The Award is designed to improve the quality of our public spaces. For more information, please click here.

29th June 2007 - From 30th June to 13th July, the Civic Trust and other members of the Coalition are calling on members to get involved in a fortnight of action against some of the proposals in the Planning White Paper. For details of how you can get involved, please click here.

11th June 2007 - The Civic Trust (as part of a major industry coalition) has signed a letter to Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, raising the concerns of more than 2.3 million people. The coalition is opposing some of the content of the Planning White Paper, which will see local people being cut out of the decision making process for developments such as airports, power stations and roads. To read the letter, please click here.

June 2007 - The Civic Trust has responsed to the consultation on the Government's Heritage White Paper. To see the full response, please visit our Policy & Campaigns page.

June 2007 - Aggregate Industries confirm sponsorship of the Civic Trust Awards' Sustainability Award.

Aggregate Industries, a leading supplier of building materials to the construction industry are the first official Special Award sponsor for The Civic Trust Awards 2008. Since 2004 they have been working closely with our charity to recognise the very best in high quality design which has made a positive contribution to the local community and environment.

Bill Bolsover, Group Chief Executive explains why Aggregate Industries is committed to the Awards, “Sustainability is a core part of our business success and through constant innovation we are able to minimise the use of virgin aggregate resources. As an environmentally responsible producer we actively encourage sustainability.

We are keen to continue supporting this internationally renowned built environment award, which uniquely involves the community in the judging process. The Sustainability Award allows us to encourage and reward schemes of benefit to the community which have consciously used sustainable materials and construction methods.

We believe that it is important for high profile, reputable companies in our communities to work closely with the Civic Trust and support this independent charity in its work of creating inspiring and prosperous communities’.

6th June 2007 - Civic Trust Awards - The Exhibition
This unique exhibition opened at The Building Centre, Store Street London, where it will remain on display until 12th July. All 63 winners of Awards, Commendations and Mentions are featured in the exhibition, which will move to the Guildhall, Newcastle upon Tyne on 1st August 2007.

22nd May 2007 - The Planning white paper: bad for the environment, bad for communities. The Civic Trust has joined with a coalition of environmental charities and organisation in voicing our concern over proposals in the Planning White paper released on May 21st.

May 2007 - Support the Civic Trust, as well as local businesses, by buying a Wedge Card. The Wedge Card aims to revitalise local communities by offering great discounts to customers using local shops and services. It also supports charities and if you buy a card using the weblink below we will receive £10 out of the £20 cost of the card.

http://www.ncvo.biz/wedgecard/individuals.asp?RO=CT15

Initially launched in Central London, Wedge is spreading across the capital and out into other cities rapidly, and you'll find a range of fantastic deals exclusive to Wedge Card holders in your local shops. Whether you are buying clothes, books, getting your hair cut or simply eating out, using a Wedge Card you'll be helping us and also helping local businesses to prosper. Wedge Cards costs just £20 and are valid for one year. Most card holders find that they recoup the initial cost in just a few purchases. Visit www.wedgecard.co.uk to find out what traders have signed up to the scheme

May 2007 - The latest consultation response from the Civic Trust's Policy team has been submitted. To read the response to English Heritage and CABE's Draft Guidance on Tall Buildings, click here. For further information on the Trust's Policy work, please see our Policy & Campaigns page.

27th April 2007 - Civic Champion Trevor Lynn has recently expanded his highly successful community enterprise into the Norwich City Area. Mow and Grow is a community gardening business which has been proven to reduce crime, improves the appearance of the area and employs local people. www.mowandgrow.org.uk

April 2007 - The Civic Trust, alongside the new economics foundation, have launched "Who's the Entrepreneur?" - a book which reflects on the success of the BizFizz programme. The book highlights the many successes of the entreprenuers involved in the programme, and shows the powerful role that enterprise can play in regenerating a community. "Who's the Entrepreneur?" can be bought from the Civic Trust for £4.99. For further details, please email Bridget Orr.

13th February 2007 - The Civic Trust today announced that it will be working with Swindon on its first NightVision pilot. This innovative new programme aims to improve town and city centres at night and will be concentrating on the Fleet Street and John Street areas of Swindon where problems of litter, anti social behaviour and binge drinking are causing concern.

2007 - Press Releases

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Updated: 23.08.07