Newark Civic Trust
In May and June evening outings are arranged to local places of interest. We organise Newark’s participation in the national Heritage Open Days – an annual event that provides free guided access to properties which normally are either not open to the public or make an admission charge.
In order to help safeguard important buildings from deterioration, our volunteers run Conservation Watch and we also maintain our own Buildings at Risk Register.
Every three years we participate, together with the District Council, Newark Town Council and the Newark Advertiser, in organising Newark Civic Awards to recognise good quality achievements in new and restored buildings of all types, as well as new publications about the local area. At more frequent intervals, we present our own Newark Civic Trust Awards to recognise smaller scale projects that enhance the quality of the local environment.
Whenever government or local authorities seek public views, whether on Parliamentary Bills or draft policy documents, on matters that interest us, we provide a careful and considered response.
Our members come from all walks of life and are of all ages. They take an interest in their local environment and heritage and want to make sure that these are kept in good shape for future generations to enjoy.
A further benefit of membership is our award-winning newsletter, which is published three times a year and contains an interesting mix of news, information and comment.
We warmly welcome new members and encourage everyone’s involvement in our various activities.
Won’t you come and join us?
Please download and print off this form then forward it to our Membership Secretary
About Us
Newark Civic Trust is a society for people who share an interest in environmental matters, with a specific concern for the built environment of Newark and its surrounding villages.
Our aim is to safeguard the area’s heritage without frustrating its future development. Thus, whilst we defend its historic buildings, we also encourage new, imaginative, high quality developments that enhance its beauty, prestige and vitality. We also campaign to get authorities to act when necessary to counter the effects of graffiti, litter and vandalism.
We take an active interest in planning issues, and the District Council invites our comments on all proposals that affect properties in the Newark Conservation Area as well as any major developments beyond that zone.
We meet once a month (except summer) in Newark Library to enjoy talks by guest speakers who, although their subjects vary widely, are all experts in their fields. The atmosphere is friendly and informal, and there is an opportunity to chat with other members. In May and June evening outings are arranged to local places of interest.
