Civic Societies exist to enrich the quality of life of local communities by championing high standards and excellence in the built environment. This area has expanded over the years to include the promotion of excellence and renewal within the historic and natural environment. The key objectives of Civic Societies have not changed much since the first Civic Society, was created in Devon in 1846. Civic Societies exist to:
• promote high standards of planning, architecture, conservation and regeneration
• educate the public in the evolution of the historic, geographic and architectural environment within a particular place.
• secure the preservation, protection, improvement and sustainability of features of historic or public interest in the environment.
