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
Spalding & District Civic Society was founded in 1960. Registered as a Charity in 1969, we are a non-political, volunteer-led organization, that aims to bring together individuals who care deeply about the character, vitality, and future of our town and its surrounding district. Our mission is to champion thoughtful development, protect local heritage, and to encourage a greener, more vibrant town.
We do this by:
- Monitoring planning applications and challenging poor-quality or harmful proposals.
- Collaborating constructively with South Holland District Council and other bodies, while standing firm when needed.
- Promoting the health and appeal of the Town Centre.
- Keeping abreast of the best practice in placemaking and encouraging its adoption locally.
- Encouraging the planting of trees and raising awareness of environmental conservation.
- Proposing ideas for regenerating neglected sites.
- Conducting surveys to inform and inspire local improvements.
- Reviewing listed buildings and the Conservation Area to safeguard our architectural legacy.
- Celebrating the history and heritage of the town.
- Running a blue plaque scheme to mark individuals who have made a significant, positive contribution to human welfare or happiness or have made an exceptional impact in their field, the local community or on society at large.
We are a member of Civic Voice the national charity for the Civic Movement in England.
If you want what we want a town that we can all be proud of, join us and help us to make a difference!
Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 7 April 2026, which will be followed by a talk given by James Darwin, Head of Case Work of the Geoirgian Group. Cleck on the image below to find out more.
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.
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.
How Spalding celebrated VE day
Our transcriptions of the reports from the Spalding Guardian.
How Spalding celebrated VJ day
Our transcriptions of the reports from the Spalding Guardian.
Our objection to the 88 bed care home proposal on the Bull & Monkie site
We 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 significant detrimental affect on the views of St Mary & St Nicolas Church from various parts of Spalding. This has not yet been formerly determined, but is likely to be given the go ahead.
Read our objection in full below.
Latest Newsletter
THERE MUST BE NO CROSSES
Report of our well attended talk by Tim Skelton of the Lutyens Society, following the restoration of the Lutyen's War Memorial in Ayscoughfee Garden.
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Consultations on the Spalding Shop Front Design Guide, the South and East Lincolnshire Traditional Building Design Guide, Spalding Conservation Area Appraiisal & Spalding Heritage Strategy. The new Hello Spalding App and plans for our new website.
AGM 7 APRIL 2026
What have the Georgians Done for Us
NATIONAL PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK
Our Chair's thoughts on the proposal included in the Governments Consultation
BBQ' 67 60th ANNIVERSARY
A big announcement.
FEBRUARY 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.
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