{"id":42846,"date":"2025-05-02T16:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42846"},"modified":"2025-05-06T16:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T15:58:20","slug":"ihbc-issues-agm-update-on-new-speaker-with-encouragement-for-proxy-votes-online-from-5-30pm-13-may-members-only-booking-essential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42846","title":{"rendered":"IHBC issues AGM update on new speaker with encouragement for proxy votes \u2013 online from 5.30pm, 13 May \u2013 members only, booking essential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px-1024x444.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40981\" style=\"width:256px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IHBC_logo_1486px.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM\u2019s formal notice \u2013 for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start \u2013 which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled<em> &#8216;Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings &#8211; Back from the Brink&#8217;,<\/em> which still serves as a membership-only prelude to our <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=cdbc44c34b&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Annual School in Shrewsbury<\/a>, from 12-14 June: <a href=\"https:\/\/shrewsbury2025.ihbc.org.uk\/\">#IHBCShrewsbury2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">IHBC AGM OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">PROXY VOTING ENCOURAGED: USE <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=25435282a9&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHORT PROXY<\/a> OR <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=ac43b45409&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LONG PROXY<\/a><br>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=9a33f4492d&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED &#8211; BOOK HERE<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=a3fbb7d895&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOWNLOAD THE 2025 AGM AGENDA<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=c9a3734403&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SUBMIT APOLOGIES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Given the strategic importance of our business to conservation practice in the UK,<\/em><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/learning\/cpd\/index.html\"><em>IHBC CPD<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><em>certificates will be available to AGM attendees<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tim Greensmith is a conservation architect specialising in the repair and re-use of industrial heritage to deliver socio-economic regeneration. Over the past decade and a half Tim was Project Architect, for architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, on the \u00a330m conservation and repair of the Grade I listed Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, dubbed &#8216;the grandparent of the skyscraper&#8217;. Tim led a team of brilliant designers and engineers, working hand in hand with client Historic England, conservation contractor Croft Building &amp; Conservation and a very supportive local community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David McDonald writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026. The full programme of IHBC CPD for&nbsp; the AGM will open at 5.30pm with a talk by Tim Greensmith entitled<em> &#8216;Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings &#8211; Back from the Brink&#8217;,<\/em> and serves as a membership-only prelude to our <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=cdbc44c34b&amp;e=32bbc872d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Annual School in Shrewsbury<\/a>, from 12-14 June: #IHBCShrewsbury2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AGM is a critical moment in our cycle of governance and all categories of membership are strongly encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AGM Agenda [for members only] \u2026 includes links to the Trustees\u2019 Report and Financial statement for the year ending 30 September 2023 and personal statements from the two newly nominated trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the meeting, our accredited members \u2013 that is Associates, Full Members and Retired \u2013 will vote on the appointment of Trustees to the Board following an uncontested election, in line with our new <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/business\/docs\/MASTER%20Articles%20of%20Association%20adopted%20at%20GM%20on%2026%20March%202021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Articles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those being appointed for a second three year term are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Des Cairns \u2013 Trustee for Northern Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those being appointed for the first time are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shona Simpson \u2013 Trustee for Scotland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Chetwyn \u2013 Trustee and IHBC Secretary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PROXY VOTING<\/strong>: All voting members (Full, Associate and Retired) are encouraged to vote in advance of the AGM using our proxy forms \u2013 Short or Long \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE<\/strong>: The IHBC\u2019s Annual General Meeting is open exclusively to IHBC members<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IHBC members of ALL categories are encouraged to attend.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting at the Annual General Meeting is open ONLY to Full, Associate and Retired IHBC members. <\/strong>Affiliates and Supporters do not have votes, but are encouraged to attend the entire programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance at the IHBC\u2019s formal meetings, such as General Meetings, AGMs and Council, is recognised as IHBC CPD.<a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42847\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/resources_head\/creative_conservation_fund\/index.html\">CREATIVE Conservation Fund<\/a> helps conservation people<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/k12pwdch0nhs4o5\/\">DONATE HERE<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>See more on IHBC AGMs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/governance\/index.html\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more on nominations to the IHBC\u2019s Board <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=39130\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download David McDonald\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/resources\/Written-statement-on-engaging-with-the-IHBC-governance-by-David-McDonald-IHBC-Chair-v230124.pdf\">\u2018Written statement on engaging with the IHBC\u2019s governance\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IHBC has updated the 2025 AGM\u2019s formal notice \u2013 for 13 May, with online proceedings from 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start \u2013 which includes a new pre-AGM talk, by Tim Greensmith and entitled &#8216;Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings &#8211; Back from &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=42846\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[343,6,58,17,18,20,30,23,9,29,31,16,22,77],"class_list":["post-42846","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ihbc-newsblog","tag-agm","tag-building","tag-charity","tag-climate-change","tag-conservation","tag-cpd","tag-environment","tag-expertise","tag-government","tag-heritage","tag-nature","tag-planning","tag-skills","tag-volunteers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42846","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42846"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42846\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":42848,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42846\/revisions\/42848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42846"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42846"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42846"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}