Trowbridge Civic Society

Trowbridge Blind House (built c.1758) located beside the Town Bridge

The Trowbridge Civic Society was formed in 1978 out of the pressure group, Campaign Against Trowbridge Inner Relief Road (CATIRR) which, in the late 70's, fought a hard and sometimes bitter campaign against the proposed inner relief road.  This Relief road would have cut a swathe through historic buildings on the eastern side of the town.
Although this road was never completed, many buildings were demolished to make way for the proposed road.

Our aim is to improve the appearance of the area by preserving what is good from the past and encouraging high standards of design in new buildings, enhancing the image of the area and increasing the number of amenities within Trowbridge and its adjacent villages.

To do this the Society -

• Monitors planning applications, structure plans and strategy documents
• Maintains a photographic record of the changing appearance of the town
• Organises projects for the benefit of the town
• Supports local activities designed to promote Trowbridge and
  surrounding villages
• Co-operates with the Town Council and other local and national bodies
  who work for the benefit of Trowbridge and its people