OUR AIMS
To stimulate interest in caring for the town and its buildings.

To encourage improvements in its environment and amenities.

To promote the town as an attractive place to live and work.
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​To preserve and celebrate our built heritage.

We hope you will enjoy exploring our site and we look forward to welcoming you to membership.  

EVENTS

NOVEMBER TALK: FOCUS ON HARRY BRAY

Award-winning photographer Helen Bray of Holmfirth
Helen Bray
SPEAKER: Helen Bray, photographer
November 5, 2019, 7.30pm
Reception Room, Huddersfield Town Hall
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A visual treat for those interested in the history and changing face of Huddersfield and its villages, presented by  award-winning portrait photographer Helen Bray.

​She takes us on an evocative journey into the history, events and characters from the inter-war period seen through the lens of her grandfather, Harry Bray, the Huddersfield Examiner’s first photographer.
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​Harry became an apprentice at Bamforth’s, famed for its silent films and postcards, before opening his own studio, and during the 1930’s, working as a freelance photographer for the Examiner.

There will be a £4 entrance charge for non HCS members. 

CIVIC SOCIETY NEWS

Death of Richard Ward, former president of Huddersfield Civic Society

News of the sudden death of former HCS President Richard Ward, was a shock to his many friends and colleagues in the society, writes David Wyles.

TWITTER

PLANNING ISSUES
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PLANNING APPLICATIONS
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An important role of Huddersfield Civic Society is to consider planning applications. Kirklees Council consults us on major applications which cover the area.

Changes often result from our comments and efforts in preventing development which is felt to have a negative impact on the area’s heritage and environmental quality.
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Anyone can view and comment on planning applications via the Kirklees Council Planning website.
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​ If you see a planning application you think we should know about, please contact us in addition to telling Kirklees Council your views.

HUDDERSFIELD IN PICTURES

In considering the changing face of Huddersfield, a picture truly is worth a thousand words. We hope you enjoy our gallery which celebrates the places, buildings and people that give or have given this town its distinctive appearance and character.

DISCOVER HUDDERSFIELD

Discover Huddersfield is a community-led project involving a number of local organisations including Huddersfield Civic Society. It offers ways to experience the town, through guided walks, talks and trails.

It aims is to highlight the gems of history, beauty and heritage our town has to offer, as Huddersfield Civic Society chairman, David Wyles, explains in this video.

CIVIC LINKS

Huddersfield Civic Society is affiliated to the Yorkshire and Humberside Association of Civic Societies.

Civic Voice promotes civic pride as the national charity for the civic movement in England. It is an excellent source of news and information on civic issues.