Halifax Civic Trust

Celebrating, enhancing and safeguarding Halifax's built and natural environment.

Welcome to Halifax Civic Trust.

We are an entirely voluntary organisation which aims to improve the quality of our Halifax townscape and celebrate, enhance and safeguard the outstanding built and natural environment of Halifax – famously described by the John Betjeman as a town of hidden beauty. By raising public awareness, carrying out projects to improve the environment, keeping a close eye on heritage at risk, influencing major projects and planning decisions we aim to make and keep Halifax an attractive place to live, work and visit. We hold an annual awards ceremony to recognise outstanding local projects which have included the restoration of the Piece Hall, local community gardens and the Duke of Wellington’s Regimental Memorial. You will also see our plaques commemorating our notable local residents around the town.