Sheep & Cattle return to the streets of Spalding
Our latest commissions in our MARK-IT Trail were unveiled on Saturday 15 March 2025.
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 South Holland District Council and other bodies 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 place making 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 aim of Civic Voice is to make places better.
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.
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Find the latest updates to our website below.
Our objection to the 88 bed care home proposal on the Bull & Monkie site
We have formerly lodged our objection to the amended design to a 88 bed care home proposal on the site of the Bull & Monkie as it will have have significant detrimental affect on the views of St Mary & St Nicolas Church from various parts of Spalding.
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 our rich heritage.
What the papers said
A collection of news reports of events that have historical significance to Spalding.
Latest Newsletter
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Exciting times for the Civic Movement.
FLOWER PARADE
Reflections from a volunteer Marshal.
PLANNING
Bull & Monkie, Barclays betting shop proposal and an alternative suggestion for both.
MARK-IT UNVEILING
Reflections of the unveiling, reaction to the press reports and workshop dates.
AGM REPORT
JUNE NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
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
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
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.
Registered Charity No. 259956
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