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The January 2025 meeting will be our 50th Anniversary Dinner
at the White Tower Restaurant in the Casino at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Tickets are available from Elaine Smith.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings are on the third Monday of the month at 7pm
Blackpool Civic Trust promoting excellence since 1975
Founded in 1975, Blackpool Civic Trust seeks to promote excellence and community spirit in Blackpool for people of all ages. We are interested in all things Blackpool, particularly its heritage and future for people. We have monthly meetings, visits to places of interest, and community activities such as Civic Week. We'd love you to join us.
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Download our membership form for 2024/25 renewals or new members, both individual or corporate:
Christmas Carols with the Salvation Army Brass Band and Hotpot Supper
at the Holiday Inn, Blackpool. Monday 16th December, 7pm
Blackpool Civic Trust had a very enjoyable hotpot supper and Christmas carol service at the new Holiday Inn.
The meal was excellent and so were the service and facilities. Many thanks to the hotel and its staff and, as always, to the talented musicians of the Salvation Army brass band. A truly enjoyable evening. And it’s nice to get a tram that takes you all the way to the Holiday Inn and deposits you there.
Robert Evan Mills Lecture with Guest Speaker Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA
Monday 18th November 2024 7pm in the Louis Room at the Imperial Hotel
Every year we hold a special lecture called the Robert Evans Memorial lecture.
This year, 2024, our guest speaker was Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA, Professor of Architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture and founder of Hodder+Partners a long standing and award winning architectural practice in Manchester.
His chosen topic is 'Blackpool Town Prospectus: the value of good design'
Last night's Annual 'Robert Evans Mills lecture' was this year given by Professor Stephen Hodder MBE PPRIBA.
He provided insights to the scope and potential of architecture to achieve Blackpool's 2030 Prospectus. He also spoke about two of his better known projects including the recent RHS Bridgewater Welcome Building which has many sustainable features.
Held at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool the audience showed their involvement through a range of questions at the end. Prof Hodder was presented with a silver plate in appreciation.
Photo: The Mayor Cllr Peter Hunter and Mayoress Anne-Marie Hunter with the audience at the Imperial Hotel Blackpool Louis Room:
Photo: Prof Hodder with Joan Humble, Margaret Moussadis, Nigel Patterson of Blackpool Civic Trust.:
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We've recently been presenting awards:
Blackpool Civic Trust Awards for Achievement in 2023
Presentations Autumn 2024
Read the full account click here
Best Community Group 2023 - Blackpool Freedom Runners
Best Refurbishment Award 2023 - Blackpool Victoria Hospital A & E Ward/Village
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Transforming Blackpool Award 2023 - Frasers/Flannels/Direct Sports
Transforming Blackpool Award 2023 - Highly Commended - Abingdon Street Market
Blackpool Civic Trust Awards for Achievement in 2024
We are inviting everyone to nominate a building or organisation for a Blackpool Civic Trust Award for achievement in 2024.
There are 6 categories which must meet the guidelines all listed below. The nominations form and guidelines can be downloaded in Word and pdf format. Work must have been completed in Blackpool in 2024.
The closing date for receipt of forms is 31st December 2024.
Note that the Open Spaces Award closure date is 31st March 2025.
Please click here to visit our Awards page for the award nomination forms and information
Meeting Speakers for 2024/5
Blackpool Civic Trust Seaside Memorabilia Collection
Over the years Blackpool Civic Trust has collected a large amount of Blackpool related Seaside Memorabia. We have photographed the items and created an on-line catalogue. Please click on this link to view it.
Item 5
Direct Links to what we do and other items of interest:
AwardsMembershipCorporate MembersPlanning
BuildingsBlue PlaquesHeritage Open DaysFavourites
LostWar MemorialsBlackpool Heritage TramsBlackpool Air Show
Blackpool contains many buildings and areas of importance:
Over 30 listed buildings
Over 50 blue plaques
One listed park
Four Conservation Areas
Local list of important buildings
Assets of Community Value
Blackpool Heritage Open Days click here
Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours click here
Blackpool Illuminations
See our news page for information of what we've done and what we're doing.
If you wish to speak at one of our meetings please contact our speakers secretary listed on the About Us page.
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