This Years Aims and Objectives
The City Heritage Society is the amenity and conservation society of the City of London and registered as such with the Civic Trust.
The Society was founded in 1973, its objectives being:
- The preservation of buildings in the City which, because of their architectural merit or historic interest, demand to be retained for future generations.
- To ensure that new buildings are of high quality and harmonise with their neighbours.
- Generally to encourage high standards of quality in the built environment.
The Society monitors planning applications submitted to the City Corporation and makes recommendations about them which are a significant factor in the Corporation’s decision making.
The Society arranges social and educational events including lectures, visits and walks. The Society’s Annual Dinner is a notable occasion in the City’s calendar.
Each year since 1978 the Society, in conjunction with the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, presents the City Heritage Award for what is considered to be the best refurbishment project in the City of London.