About Us
The Blackpool Civic Trust was formed in February 1975 to encourage and support the town of Blackpool and its people. Our objectives and aims are to stimulate a sense of Civic Pride to promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of features of historical or public interest.
The Trust is a non-political, non-sectarian organization serving only the interests of the people. Throughout the year we make numerous visits to places of interest and have a wide variety of talks covering the history and future development of Blackpool. We have been instrumental in many varied projects throughout our short history.
The Trust keeps an eye on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas maintaining an interest in areas relevant to Blackpool’s status as a premier resort. The Blackpool Civic Trust initiated the forming of the Friends of Stanley Park – the first parks’ Friends group in the town.
It is a grassroots member of the former National Civic Trust and now also of the new national Civic Voice. It is part of both the North West Association of Civic Trusts and Societies (NWacts) as well as the Lancashire Federation of Civic Societies.
Our meetings are held on the third Monday of every month at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber. Non-members are welcome.
Officers and Contacts
| Patrons: |
Mr Jimmy Armfield CBE DL |
| Mrs Amanda Thompson | |
| President: | Mr Barry Shaw |
| Vice Presidents: | Cllr David Owen LLB |
| Mr Martin Gunson | |
| Until the next AGM in 2012 the following are the officers and committee of the Blackpool Civic Trust. | |
| Chairman: | Mrs Elaine Smith MBE |
| Vice Chairman and Membership Sec: | Mrs Jean Mildren Tel: 01253 347849 |
| Honorary Secretary | Chris Norton |
| Hon Treasurer: | Mrs Marian Cochran |
| Planning Officer: | Mr Robert Taziker |
| Minutes Secretary; | Mrs Betty Bradford |
| Events Officer: | Vacant |
| Speakers Secretary: | Loraine Calvert |
| Media Officer: | Vacant |
| Faith Buildings Officer | Canon Andrew Sage Tel: 01253 351484 |
| Without Portfolio | Wynne Booker Tel: 01253 391286 |
For general enquiries please e-mail us: Click here
Charity Reg. No. 504075 R