The IHBC has sent all members the 2025 AGM’s formal notice – for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start – and includes our pre-AGM talk, this year with Alastair Godfrey on ‘The history and restoration of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings‘ – the ‘grandparent of skyscrapers’ – and our membership-only prelude to the 2025 Annual School in Shrewsbury, from 12-14 June: #IHBCShrewsbury2025.
- AGM REGISTRATION REQUIRED – BOOK HERE: MEMBERS ONLY
- See more on IHBC’s 2025 AGM
- For the Day School online welcome by Duncan Wilson CBE, Chief Executive at Historic England, see HERE
- See more and book for the 2025 School at #IHBCShrewsbury2025
- Given the strategic importance of our business to conservation practice in the UK, IHBC CPD certificates will be available to attendees
NB: If you have not received your formal AGM notice please contact our Company Secretary Lydia Porter at admin@ihbc.org.uk.
IHBC Chair David McDonald writes [NB: Full details and links in formal notice]:
‘The AGM is a critical moment in our cycle of governance and all categories of membership are strongly encouraged to attend.
The AGM Agenda… includes links to the Trustees’ Report and Financial statement for the year ending 30 September 2023 and personal statements from the two newly nominated trustees.
At the meeting, our accredited members – that is Associates, Full Members and Retired – will vote on the appointment of Trustees to the Board following an uncontested election, in line with our new Articles.
Those being appointed for a second three year term are as follows:
- Des Cairns – Trustee for Northern Ireland
Those being appointed for the first time are:
- Shona Simpson – Trustee for Scotland
- Dave Chetwyn – Trustee and IHBC Secretary
PROXY VOTING: All voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) are encouraged to vote in advance of the AGM using our proxy forms – Short or Long – in case of non-attendance or technical issues during the online AGM. Proxy arrangements close at 12 noon on 13 May 2025. The links to the proxy forms are shown above and below.
PLEASE NOTE: The IHBC’s Annual General Meeting is open exclusively to IHBC members
IHBC members of ALL categories are encouraged to attend.
Voting at the Annual General Meeting is open ONLY to Full, Associate and Retired IHBC members. Affiliates and Supporters do not have votes, but are encouraged to attend the entire programme.
Attendance at the IHBC’s formal meetings, such as General Meetings, AGMs and Council, is recognised as IHBC CPD.
Alastair Godfrey
Alastair Godfrey is Head of Major Projects and has been responsible for the delivery of this flagship project for Historic England. Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, known as the ‘grandparent of skyscrapers’, has undergone an 8-year renovation facilitated by £20.7 million National Lottery funding, following 35 years of closure. The redevelopment of the site has been led by Historic England and The Friends of Shrewsbury Flaxmill, and four buildings have now been fully restored; the Smithy, Stables, Main Mill and Kiln. Those attending the IHBC Annual School 2025 in June will also have the opportunity to get a closer look at the site, as it is one of the featured Thursday and Saturday tours for full school delegates.
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