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.
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 2011 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 |
| Hon Treasurer: | Mrs Marian Cochran |
| Planning Officer: | Mr Robert Taziker |
| Minutes Secretary; | Mr David Evans |
| Events Officer: | Cllr Joan Greenhalgh Tel: 01253 768378 |
| Speakers Secretary: | Loraine Calvert |
| Media Officer: | Wynne Booker |
| Honorary Secretary | Chris Norton |
| Committee Member | Canon Andrew Sage |
For general enquiries please e-mail:
elaine@blackpoolcivictrust.org.uk
Charity Reg. No. 504075 R