About Us
Hereford Civic Society is concerned about all aspects of the built environment and the civil society which lives here.
We liaise with Hereford City Council and Herefordshire Council on relevant matters.
The society reviews all planning applications within the City.
We have a non-voting seat on the City Council Planning Committee and we also submit our own comments via the excellent Herefordshire Council website.
Our Objects
To promote high standards of planning and architecture in, or affecting, the city of Hereford.
To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Hereford
Give related advice and information
Secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Hereford.
This is what we do
Hold events and study visits
Promote an Annual Lecture
Hold ten lectures a year - usually at the Kindle Centre, by ASDA. Belmont HR2 7JE
Comment on planning applications.
Contribute to the debate around all things built environment. We're a friendly bunch of people with eclectic interests from all walks of life - the 2025/6 Governance Team is:
Committee:
Jeremy Milln (Chairman)
David Fowler (Treasurer and Membership Secretary)
Alan Bucknell
Chris Bucknell
Martin Leaton
Marcelle Lloyd Hayes
Ben Nash
Members of the committee are also under charity law, the charity’s Trustees
A Planning sub-committee reports to the Committee. The sub-committee reviews all Planning Applications relating to Listed Buildings (and those that will affect their setting) and for buildings within Hereford’s Conservation Areas. This sub- committee has five members (2 Trustees and 3 Members) and meet monthly (currently on-line using zoom). Following approval, the committee’s recommendations are formally submitted to Herefordshire Council, the planning authority.
The committee welcomes input from members and their drawing the Society’s attention to other matters effecting “PLACE” not only within the historic core of the city, but also in the surrounding conurbation/ countryside.
The Society is supportive of measures that improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists and the adoption of nationally recognised Active Transport initiatives. The committee would welcome the formation of a Transport sub-committee.
Membership benefits include but not exclusively:-
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Monthly events where local and topical issues are presented by an expert and discussed over a glass of wine or soft drink
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Monthly emails detailing events and other information of interest to members
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Quarterly newsletters packed with well informed, fascinating and sometimes controversial articles
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Occasional E-news with topical updates
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Visits to other Civic Societies and places of interest
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Opportunity to contribute to society and council strategy
Membership Subscription is £15.00 pa or £25.00 for 2 memberships at the same address. You can print off the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM complete it, and return with a cheque made payable to Hereford Civic Society to:-