Can be purchased from Droitwich Spa Heritage and Information Centre
W h a t ' s N e w
Welcome to your “go to” page for an easy reference to any new information, forthcoming meetings and events, posted on this website.
A time saver for all you busy people, as these quick “What’s New” links will take you to the very article you want to see. Scroll down to see what is new.
In time these articles will disappear from this page, but you can find them again in the appropriate section of the website.
'A DROITWICH MISCELLANY'
A new book: 'A Droitwich Miscellany' has been published by the Droitwich History & Archaeology Society (see above). Priced at £12 per copy, its 252 pages are full of interesting articles
written by members of the society and first printed in the newsletters 1984-2015. Click here for the press release and full details and how to puchase.
DROITWICH TOWN CENTRE PROSPECTUS
The Prospectus suggest how Wychavon and Droitwich Councils may be moving forward with ideas.
View the Prospectus by clinking on the link:
Droitwich Spa Town Centre Prospectus - Wychavon District Council
PUBLIC CONSULTATION REGARDING ACCESSIBILITIES IN DROITWICH TOWN CENTRE
An invitation has been issued to people with disabilities to participate in a public consultation about accessibility in Droitwich Town Centre.
A public meeting was held on the 8th June at the Old Library. You may respond in other ways if you cannot attend. For more information click here
ST ANDREWS Shopping Centre in Droitwich could be in line for a major revamp
https://droitwichstandard.co.uk/.../have-your-say-on.../
SOUTH WORCESTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SWDP)
Important information regarding South Worcester Development Plan is on the Planning page
Summary of the SWDP and Civic Society's Reponses
South Worcester Development Plan (SWDP) - the Society's Response on our Library Planning page.
OUR MEETINGS and VISITS:
All our meetings will be held in the Wesley Room at Droitwich Methodist Church, Worcester Road, commencing at 7.30 pm (unless otherwise stated) with Society news and after the speaker's presentation, tea and coffee will be available.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday 21st May
'Rewilding our Waterways' - a presentation by Paul Leonard Wilinson, Senior Ecologist.
There will be examples, from his 40 years experience, of conservation projects and opportunities to recover nature along our waterways. With examples of innovative solutions to improve our urban environments, our most precious statutory protected sites and how to connect species across our county.
NEXT VISIT:
Tuesday 18th June
Hampton Lovett Church
Includes a talk on site about the ongoing project there -- Rachel Whyatt
Details to be announced
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Civic Voice
The society is a member of Civic Voice which represents civic societies nationwide and which also meets with an all-party group at Westminster.
The latest press release - April 2023 - Civic Voice celebrates 13 years
Report on the Role of Civic Societies in the English Planning System - see full report
Heritage
About Us
Droitwich Spa Civic Society is registered as a charity in England and Wales. Charity number 503272