St Ives Civic Society

The Civic Society of St Ives was formed in 1968 to challenge the proposal to locate a motorway across Holt Island and Hemingford Meadow – Harrison Way By-Pass resulted. Today, our amazing teams of volunteers deliver a range of community projects to promote, protect and develop St Ives for the benefit of its residents and its visitors:

Heritage Open Day – to discover the town’s remarkable buildings’ histories

Planning proposals – we take residents perspectives regarding planning and roadway proposals and seek policy changes

Town Centre regeneration (FoRSIT) – to improve town centre ambience: lighting, trees and planters, parking management, shop fronts and signage guidelines

Features of architectural interest – black plaques and heritage Information boards, currently undertaking a major initiative to release the Society’s minutes over the past 50 years online

Thicket Woodland Improvement Group (TWIG) – dedicated to conservation and regeneration of the ancient Thicket

Talks – Our guest speakers at our regular talks are known for their expertise on various local topics, including historic buildings, architecture, historical research and the history of St Ives.

Single membership of the Civic Society is just £10 a year – support us as a member, volunteer or sponsor.   See our website at https://www.stivescivic.org.uk/   or Contact email: info@stivescivic.org.uk