Established 1968 (R)

Protecting and preserving all that is best in the heritage of Rotheram

Registered Charity No. 258831

Who Are We?

 

Rotherham District Civic Society is non-political, and a registered Charity that stands for protecting and preserving all that is best in the heritage of Rotherham and improving the environment for the present and future generations. We are a member of Civic Voice which is the national umbrella organisation for the civic mevement,

 

 

We need your support

 

We hope that you agree that the Society is playing an important role in our community to make it a better place.

The Society is managed by the Executive Committee of volunteers elected to serve by the membership. As a Charity we rely on membership fees and donations to enable us to continue our work.

The Aims of the Society

  • Encourage the protection of buildings of architectural or historical interest

  • Campaign for or against any issues which affect the locality

  • Protect and improve the quality of life in Rotherham and the surrounding countryside

  • Provide a voice for the community on local development and environmental issues

  • Participate in the development of local and district policies relating to townscape, landscape, traffic and the countryside

  • Influence future planning and design for the town and surrounding villages

  • Encourage the maintenance and enhancement of the natural environment

 

That is why we, as a group, try to ensure that local people have a voice in matters concerning a wide range of issues.

 

 We act as a co-ordinator and consultative body by liaising with local authorities, planning committees and decision makers in the pursuit of the Society's objectives.

Rotherham Distriuct Civic Society is delighted to learn that we  have recceived a nomination in this years Community Achiervement Awards.

 

Community Achievement Awards are held annually to celebrate the work of individuals and projects in the voluntary and community sector that have made a significant difference to the communities of Rotherham.

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Organised by Voluntary Action Rotherham on behalf of the Rotherham Together Partnership, the Awards first took place in 2003 and have celebrated the achievements of Rotherhams Voluntary and community sector ever since.