Welcome to our website
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 welcome new members.
Join Us
Please visit the Join Us Page to become a member of Blackpool Civic Trust, click here
Monthly Meetings are on the third Monday of the month at 7pm
onthly Meeting 20th April 2026 at the Holiday Inn
Our next monthly meeting is on Monday 20th April 2026 at the Holiday Inn at 7pm. The guest speaker will be:
Zowie Swan speaking about Fylde Folklore.
Non-members are welcome for a small donation, suggested £2.
Future Meetings 2026/7 are listed below
All meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month.
| Monday | Topic | Speaker |
| 2026 | ||
| April 20th | Fylde Folk Lore | Zowie Swan |
| May 18th | Black Liver | Ruth and Keith |
| June 15th | Architectural Photography | Sean Conboy |
| July 20th | Blackpool Shipwrecks | Barry McCann |
| August 17th | ENVECO | Diane Farley |
| September 21st | Stick Men & Author | David Hulme |
| October 19th | My 75 year love affair with Blackpool | John Lovett Begg |
| November 16th | The Robert Evan Mills Lecture: ‘Palace (varieties, cinema and ballroom) ‘ | Shirley Matthews |
| December 14th | Christmas Festivities | |
| 2027 | ||
| January 18th | Speaker to be announed | |
| February 15th | Speaker to be announced | |
| March 15th | Annual General Meeting |
Click below for the latest news:
- Next Monthly Meeting 20th April 2026
- Blackpool Civic Trust Meetings and Speakers 2026/7
- Blackpool Civic Trust Committee 2026/7
- March 2026 Annual General Meeting
- February Meeting and March AGM
Blackpool Civic Trust tour Lightworks, Blackpool Illuminations Depot in 2025
Blackpool Civic Trust Awards 2025
The annual Blackpool Civic Trust awards for the best building work and civic activity annually.
Held at the Blackpool Winter Gardens on 22nd January 2026
Blackpool’s pride and community spirit were in the spotlight at the annual Blackpool Civic Trust Awards, honouring outstanding contributions to the resort’s environment, heritage, and civic life.
Hosted by Blackpool Civic Trust and held in the Spanish Hall at the Winter Gardens, the event recognised excellence across the town’s streets, open spaces, buildings, and community organisations whose hard work continues to enhance Blackpool for residents and visitors alike.
The ceremony highlighted achievements that reflect the Trust’s ongoing commitment to promoting high standards in architecture, urban design, environmental quality, and community involvement throughout the resort.
Read more and see photos click here
Blue Plaque Policy update
We’ve updated our policy on the placing of Blue Plaques in Blackpool. This is summarised below and the link is to the full document.
Blackpool Civic Trust Blue Plaque Policy Document, pdf
10th January 2026
Summary:
- The event, person or building commemorated must be of very special importance in the history, heritage or shaping of Blackpool.
- A prominent and physically suitable structure (normally a building or wall) on which the plaque can be erected should exist. There needs to be a strong association between the structure and the subject of the plaque.
- There must be a sponsor or group of sponsors prepared to meet the cost of the plaque. Currently (2025) the cost of a plaque is approximately £600.
Proposals for new blue plaques. If you have a suggestion for a new blue plaque which you think would meet these criteria, especially if you have an idea about a possible sponsor, please contact Blackpool Civic Trust providing as much background information as possible. All suggestions and applications are considered by the Executive Committee of Blackpool Civic Trust.
Please see our Blue Plaque gallery click here
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Listed buildings on Blackpool Promenade
Photo of Blackpool War Memorial, Grade II* listed on Princess Parade. In the foreground the Grade II listed promenade shelters, and the Grade 1 listed Blackpool Tower in the background. This area has a lot of listed buildings.
Princess Parade was opened by Princess Louise, the Duchess of Argyll, and the 6th child of Queen Victoria in 1912.
