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Monmouth Civic Society
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Civic Societies are a way for local people to make their voices count and shape the way that their neighbourhoods develop. Everyone has an opinion about the places where they live, work and shop, but how often are these views reflected in the decision making process? Our aims are:- 1. To promote high standards of planning and design. 2. To educate the public in the history, geography and conservation of the natural and built environment. 3. To promote policies and projects that will enhance quality of life in the community. 4. To promote environmental, economic and social sustainability. 5. To protect, preserve and improve features of historic or public interest. 6. To promote Civic Pride. In December 2009 we had attached 23 blue plaques to buildings of historic importance in Monmouth. The final plaque was attached to the Shirehall when the current refurbishment was completed in 2010. Much of the funding has come from the Town Council, but the Civic Society has done all of the work in getting permission and the necessary planning consents. The distinctive ceramic plaques have been made and installed by local potter Ned Hayward from Chepstow. A new booklet guide has been published, jointly funded by ourselves and GAVO is available at a price of £2, available from the TIC, Nelson Museum and Monmouth Bookshop. A pdf of the booklet in Welsh is available to download from www.visitwyevalley.com . We meet at St. Thomas' Church Hall, St. Thomas' Square, Monmouth on the 4th Wednesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November). The Annual Subscription, due in April, is £8.00 Single, £10.00 Double. Grahame Thomas,
Chairman
01600 715507 Shire Hall Stewards Friends of Monmouth Cemetery Monmouth Transport Committee Nelson Garden |
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