With the support of Griff Rhys Jones the Civic Trust
has launched a national membership appeal to raise funds
for the Civic Trust's Civic Societies Programme by
asking the individual members of civic societies to make
a donation to the Trust.
The money raised
through this appeal will enable the Civic Trust to
provide better support to your Civic Society and will
allow us to recruit policy and campaign staff dedicated
to the Civic Society movement.
Philip Kolvin, the Civic Trust Chairman
recently gave a hugely interesting talk to a group
of Civic Societies in Leeds. This free event was an
opportunity for Civic Societies to directly gain advice
from a top barrister. Philip practises in
the field of licensing, regulation, planning and local
government and is Head of the Licensing Team at 2-3
Grays Inn Square and Chairman of the Institute of
Licensing.
You can view the talk Philip gave by visiting the
link below. Alternatively, if you cannot view
the video you can log into the members only
area and download the presentation and
a briefing paper.
The Civic Trust have negotiated a special 10%
discount on any books purchased on the attached pdf.
RIBA Bookshops, owned by the Royal Institute of British
Architects, is a key resource for all the latest books
on architecture, planning, urban design and interiors.
It's extensive range of new titles, expert book sourcing
and knowledge make it the first place to come for
architectural and design inspiration. RIBA Bookshops are
also offering Civic Trust members a 10% discount on all
book orders until March 31 2009. Please enter 'CIVIC' at
the checkout to claim your 10%
discount!
"Civic Trust response to Planning for a Better
London "
We have focussed our comments largely on community
aspects of the proposals, and on our views as to how the
Mayor should aim to benefit from the experience and
enthusiasm of Londoners - which we consider was
discouraged by the GLA in past years - and ensure wider
support for his aims and policies by engaging as wide a
public as feasible in the planning of their own City.
The Act received Royal Assent on 23 October 2007.
The aim of the Act, as stated by Hazel Blears for DCLG,
is to promote the sustainability of local
communities. Peter Eversden, Chair, London
Forum has produced a short briefing paper that can be
accessed by clicking
here. In addition, Emma Montlake has produced a
paper telling us about The Environmental Law
Foundation's Sustainable Communities Project, read it here.
Exploring the impact of Heritage through
Regeneration - an inside view!
Malcolm Sharman, Hull Civic Society recently
attended a Civic Trust sponsored conference impacts of
heritage-led regeneration on communitiesat Gorton
Monastery, Manchester. Read how Malcolm spent his
time.
A
week in the life of a Civic Society - Corsham Civic
Society
Civic Societies represent us all. They are groups
of local people, who, like the Civic Trust are
passionate about the places in which we all live, work
and relax. Each month we are hoping to learn a little
bit more about a Civic Society, this month read about
life with Corsham Civic Society
Homes and Community Agency - Civic Trust
Briefing Note
In January 2007, the Government announced proposals
for a new agency to deliver housing and regeneration in
England. The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 received
Royal Assent in July 2008, paving the way for the
official launch of the Homes and Communities Agency and
the Tenants Services Authority (the regulatory body for
Registered Social Landlords) on 1 December 2008. The
Homes and Communities Agency is a non-departmental
public body and our sponsor government department is
Communities and Local Government (CLG). To learn more
about this organisation please click
here
Does your group have
Insurance?
The Civic Trust working with Stuart Alexander
Insurance & Risk Management has arranged a scheme of
insurance policies that are designed to meet registered
Civic Societies' demands and needs. This insurance is
underwritten by Norwich Union and is summarised here. Currently 60% of Civic
Societies are covered by insurance and the Civic Trust
would urge all Civic Societies to give
consideration about taking it
out.
Did you know over 75
Civic Societies are using the Civic Society
website to promote the work of their Civic Society. Ask
how we can help your society here
Become a member of the Civic Trust's
individual membership community
The support of our Patron, HRH The Prince of
Wales, President Griff Rhys Jones, sponsors, civic societies and our
individual members is as vital as ever. It is only by working
collectively that we can make a real difference.
As an individual member your membership
donation helps our charity continue its grassroots work to enhance
the environment in which we live. For more information on the
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