About Us

The Spalding & District Civic Society was founded in 1960. Registered as a Charity in 1969, we encourage and promote Civic Pride in Spalding. We do this by:-

Keeping a watching brief on local planning applications and opposing damaging and poor-quality development
Working constructively with the South Holland District Council, but making a critical stand where necessary
Promoting and defending the vitality of the Town Centre
Giving evidence at public inquiries
Keeping abreast of best practice in town planning and urging its adoption locally
Planting trees to enhance the environment and promoting conservation awareness
Floating ideas for the regeneration of run-down sites
Undertaking surveys
Reviewing listed buildings and the Conservation Area

We are a member of Civic Voice the national charity for the civic movement in England.

The aims of Civic Voice are to make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive, and to promote civic pride.

We are looking to strengthen our committee and are seeking people who can help with the following:-

Someone to help in planning and publicising future events for members and non-members alike.
Someone who can help us with publicity and press engagement.
Someone who can support us with fundraising.
Someone who can help us with updating our website.
Someone with an interest in trees.
Someone who can help us to promote the Society and to engage with the diverse communities in the town and encourage them to be part of our journey.

Any active support that you can provide will be very welcome. If you can help us please head to our Contact Us page.

Find the latest updates to our website below.

Latest updates

How Spalding Celebrated VE Day

The VE celebrations in Spalding, the "Metropolis of the Fens" were reported in the Spalding & District edition of the Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury incorporating the Spalding Guardian which was published on 11 May 1945.

A transcription of the report can be read by clicking on the image below.

Our latest commissions in our MARK-IT Trail were unveilved on Saturday 15 March 2025. Click on the image below to follow our iinteractive blog to keep up to date with developments and offer your comments. All will be reviewed before they are published.

Website Highlights

Projects & Campaigns

Find out about the projects & campaigns that the Society are currently working on including our views on the regeneration of Spalding Town Centre.

MARK-IT

MARK-IT is the new name for our ongoing joint Market Art Project with Transported Art to bring artworks into the town centre recalling the towns past as a market for all forms of livestock and produce.

Spalding Town Council

Would a Town Council make a difference to Spalding? We set out what powers a Town Council could potentially have in order to kickstart an informed debate.

Blue Plaque Scheme

Find out about our Blue Plaque Scheme, and those who are the been awarded one. You may be surprised just who has been connected with the town.

Of interest

Here you will find articles of particular interest about Spalding and it's rich heritage.

What the papers said

A collection of news reports of events that have historical significance to Spalding.

Latest Newsletter

FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Lets be positive, there is actually a lot already making visible improvement in the town.

WILLOW WALK

Report of the event organised by Transported to celebrate the artworks andway markers installed along the River Welland as part of the Spalding Reconnected project.

I'VE GOT A LITTLE LIST

How you can put forward suggestions to to add to South Holland's local list or heritage buildings that do not meet national listing criteria .

CATTLE TAKING SHAPE

Photographs showing stages in the Carving of the heifer soon to be installed as part of our MARK-IT Trail.

AGM DETAILS

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

February 2025 Newsletter

In the news...

Blue Plaque unveiled to founder of The Salvation Army in Spalding

Full story here (Salvation Army)

Spalding town centre retailer praised for transformation of shop window.

Full story here (Spalding Voice)

Tributes to our former Secretary, Marion Brassington

Full stor y her e (Spalding Today)

Spalding's new statue reflects agricultural heritage when farmers said: "You're hired"

Full story here (Spalding Today)

The Hiring gets its unveiling

Full story here (Spalding Voice)

Spalding Civic Society says former Johnson Hospital in Priory Road should be listed as historic asset

Full story here (Spalding Today)

We need to make the most of Hall Place in Spalding'

Our President's vision for Hall Place

Full story here (Spalding Today)

Spalding Civic Society calls for policy on shop front policy on vinyl window stickers

Full story here (Spalding Today)

Members of Spalding and District Civic Society calls for a new shop front guide - and an end to ‘garish’ vinyl coverings

Full story here (Spalding Today)

Plans for Spalding sheep and cow sculptures approved

Full story here (BBC)

New sculptures for Spalding passed

Full story here (Spalding Voice)

Green light for sheep and cattle sculptures

Full story here (LincsOnline)

Spalding and District Civic Society calls for action to boost the town’s appearance

Full story here (LincsOnline)

Livestock markets used to take place in the very heart of Spalding. Discover our vision for a unique trail of sculptures and art works that will recall that heritage in a unique way through the completion of our longstanding Market Art Project

Our Vision for Spalding

PLANNING NOTES

Over the years we have commented on many planning applications. In some cases we have managed to secure changes to the applications, which in others we have not been successful, Sometimes we have prepared lengthy submissions which disappear from the the Council's planning porta after a decision has been made.

Rather than see our submissions be lost to history, this page will catalogue our more significant submissions and their outcome.

History will then be able to judge our position and that of the planning authority when a development becomes reality.

Planning Notes

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