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About Us
Learn more about our society, what we do, what we intend to do and how
you can be part of our team to help the local community.
In this section you can also
find out how to win our prize draw which ends July 2004, so get
browsing and good luck.
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Overview
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 Taunton
& District Civic Society is a member of the Civic Trust, the
parent body of civic societies across the country. However,
each of them is originated and run entirely by local
residents. The Civic Trust was founded in 1957 to foster high standards
of
 planning and architecture
in towns and cities against the background of bomb-damage and
inferior post-war development.
Aiming to create a
new champion for the built environment the trust and societies
have done pioneering
work in:
- promoting town centre
improvements
- stimulating action in the regeneration of towns, cities
and villages
- involving the community in planning and
development issues
- pressing for the
reuse of
derelict and vacant
land
- protecting and
enhancing our built heritage
- pressing for
projects that set national standards
- improving
legislation particularly the Civic Amenities Act, 1967
- and the
nationally renowned Civic Trust Awards.
 Sharing the vision
of the Trust the Taunton & District Civic Society has created
many local 'vision' statements throughout the changing years, shaping the
very landscape, communities, heritage and membership that it
cares for with much love and civic pride. (To read more about
civic pride please see our 'Culture' page).
 Our neighbourhood, our locality, our parishes, our housing
estates, our high streets, our villages, the suburbs, the
recreation grounds, the beauty spots, even the streets are defined by those who live, work and play
here. We aim to encourage every Tauntonian citizen to take
ownership & responsibility; no matter how big or small, by
getting involved. A fundamental aim for our organizations
future and that of the Taunton District.
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The
Future
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Adapting to change is one of the most fundamental aspects of
human survival
and our communities, individuals, societies and
organizations are no exception to this rule. With one eye on
the past and
the other looking forward into the 21st century we must ensure equilibrium exists in all areas of life,
especially in the built
environment. One that encompasses all generations and ages.
 With this awareness we have planned a selection of
revitalisation strategies to respond to local and
national movement of change.
By inspiring the
celebration of our town as a starting
point for
action to improve the quality of our
everyday places, we aim to
bring together
communities and offer ideas,
information and
inspiration through
publications
and projects. We intend to
encourage youth
participation, senior
involvement,
education
and work to fuse
our local distinctiveness
with
local arts,
history and heritage organizations.
Finally, we aim to
to be more integrated and
businesslike at regional and local levels, with the object
of becoming an organization that will make a positive impact
on the quality of life in our community. |
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Please browse the
'About Us' menu (left) and decide for yourself whether you
could support the civic cause. |
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SAVING TIME
Do
you remember? If you have lived through changing times
in the Taunton area, then why not help us give
character to our local heritage by sharing your
memoirs with us for future generations.