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
• Helped in restoring the river-side Bath House and developing the surrounding Jubilee public gardens
• 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 well-being 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

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