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Civic society
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In the United Kingdom, 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.
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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 collections or "best kept village" cleanups. Some societies run premises and local museums.
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Civic Voice
Civic Voice is the national membership body for civic societies in England, and replaced the former Civic Trust. The Scottish Civic Trust performs a similar role in Scotland.
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