The Civic Awards Scheme, aimed to encourage quality in design and workmanship in new building, refurbishment of old buildings and landscaping in the Borough, was revived in 2009 after a lapse of many years. It is awarded jointly by the Newcastle Civic Society and Borough Council every two years.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Mayor, Sandra Hambleton, presenting the Winner’s Plaque to Martin Bostock, Head of Education and Facilities, NuL College and a certificate to the architect Mike Giblin of Ellis Williams, Architects of Preston Brook.
In 2015 a winner’s Plaque was awarded to the Performing Arts Centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme College, and Certificates of Commendation were awarded to Doddlespool Farm, Betley and the new Marks and Spencer store in the Wolstanton Retail Park.
The Performing Arts Centre, Newcastle-under-Lyme College (Plaque Winner)
Doddlespool Farm, Betley (Certificate of Commendation)
Marks and Spencer, Wolstanton Retail Park (Certificate of Commendation)