Date:
27th March 2008Contact:
Caroline WilliamsOrganisation:
The Civic Trust
Make your voice heard – on the new Civic Societies website
Civic Societies can now exchange news and views, contribute to Government consultations and join online discussions on the Civic Trust’s new website at
www.civicsocieties.org.uk.
Available to both Civic Societies and the public, the website highlights the issues facing citizens today - from buying locally to town centre management. The website encourages and helps people to take action, make their views heard, and play their part in shaping their local communities.
With a comprehensive, free members-only area, the website allows members to “ask an expert” or join a debate, as well as respond quickly to Government consultations.
Alberta Stevens, Programme Leader, Civic Societies said “for the first time, the website brings together the full range of Civic Trust campaigns, and shows how you can make a difference by adding your local voice to the national voice of the Trust. Civic Societies can use the website as a resource, and can download practical advice as well as sharing their successes and experiences”
The Civic Trust will be promoting the website in regional media, and will encourage people to take action in their local area. A searchable map allows people to find their nearest Civic Society, and each Society has their own page on the website which they will be able to update.
Notes to editors
1. The Civic Trust is an independent, national charity, founded in 1957. It works with people to promote thriving towns and villages, developing partnerships between communities, government and business to deliver regeneration and local improvement. It manages the Green Flag Award scheme (the national standard for parks and green spaces), Heritage Open Days (the country’s largest voluntary cultural event) and the Civic Trust Awards – for buildings and public spaces. www.civictrust.org.uk
