> Wetherby Civic Society

Wetherby Civic Society was founded in 1994 with the following Aims and Objectives:

Promote

• Civic Pride
• High standards of architecture and town planning

Encourage

• Improvements in public amenities

Influence

• The development of the built environment and the culture of the town

Since its formation the Society has:

• Planted over 300 trees on public open spaces within the town
• Published the Wetherby Historic Town Trail and a guide to the town's Conservation Area
• Placed blue plaques on historic buildings and new noteworthy developments
• Responded to and influenced planning applications relating to new developments within the town centre
• Agreed with Leeds Highway Authority and Wetherby Town Council a programme of town centre footpath and street lighting improvements
• Taken part in the nationwide Heritage Open Days programme
• Offered its members a varied programme of talks, lectures and outings

Membership
Membership is open to any person interested in the wellbeing of the town. It is the Society's membership subscription which provides the funds enabling it to carry out its tasks. Currently the annual subscription is just £10.00 per member.

For further information, please contact the Secretary at 01937 583729 or email: derek@wetherbycivicsociety.org.uk
or visit the website www.wetherbycivicsociety.org.uk

Wetherby Civic Society is a registered charity and is a member of the Civic Trust