In the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
, a civic society is a voluntary body or society which aims to represent the needs of a local community. Some also take the role of an
amenity society
In England and Wales, an amenity society is an organisation which monitors planning and development.
National societies
National amenity societies preserve historic art and architecture and operate at a national level. In England, the six princip ...
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A civic society may campaign for high standards of
planning of new buildings or traffic schemes, conservation of historic buildings, and may present awards for good standards. They may organise
litter
Litter consists of waste products that have been discarded incorrectly, without consent, at an unsuitable location. Litter can also be used as a verb; to litter means to drop and leave objects, often man-made, such as aluminum cans, paper cups ...
collections or "best kept village" cleanups.
Civic Voice
Civic Voicereplaced the former
Civic Trust and acts as an umbrella organisation for a large number of local civic and amenity societies.
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See also
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Community league
A neighborhood council (also known as a community league) is a governmental or non-governmental body, whose purpose is to promote citizen participation in local government.Martin Minogue, ''Documents on Contemporary British Government: Volume 2, L ...
, the equivalent in parts of Canada
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Birmingham Civic Society
Birmingham Civic Society is a voluntary body in Birmingham, England, and is registered with the Civic Trust.
History
The society was founded at an inaugural meeting on 10 June 1918 in the Birmingham Council House. The first president of the ...
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Bourne Civic Society
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Nottingham Civic Society
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The Nottingham Civic Society is a civic society based in the city of Nottingham, England
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