Weston-super-Mare Civic Society

The Work of the Society

A regular part of our work is to monitor planning applications and respond to public consultations on the Local and Structure Plans. We aim to support development that will enhance the character and prosperity of the town.

The Civic Society successfully opposed plans for major development on the Italian Gardens in High Street and proposals to demolish the Old General Hospital in the Boulevard. We maintain a general interest in the street scene, the design of new buildings, conservation areas, the traffic system and local amenities.

The Society has produced a range of publications designed to celebrate the heritage of the town and the surrounding countryside.

We have supported many local initiatives including the establishment of the Blakehay Arts Centre.

The Society covers the area within the Weston-super-Mare Town Council boundary.

It aims to stimulate public interest in the town, promote high standards of planning and architecture and to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic, environmental or public interest in this area.

Membership is open to anyone who shares these aims and objectives. It is £10 per year and gives free admission to meetings. Details here.

The Society is non-party in politics.

The white line (hover over) is the boundary of the Weston-super-Mare Civil Parish.

The orange marks the Heritage Action Zone.

The Trustees of the Society are elected at the AGM in May each year. The current committee is:

Howard Smith - President

Norman Sharples - Chairman

John Martel - Vice Chairman

Gary McKenzie - Treasurer

Alan Rice - Secretary

David Agassiz - Executive Committee Member

Peter Barrington - Executive Committee Member, Membership Secretary