{"id":46237,"date":"2026-04-03T16:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46237"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:49:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:49:20","slug":"latest-on-ihbcs-members-only-virtual-council-now-out-on-conservation-officers-services-book-now-for-8-april-4-30pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46237","title":{"rendered":"Latest on IHBC\u2019s members-only Virtual Council now out\u2026 on \u2018Conservation Officers &amp; Services\u2019: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43928\" style=\"width:363px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IHBC-Council-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IHBC members are invited to our next online Council on 8 April, on conservation in local government, to open our response to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/ParliamentaryBriefings\/FB\/6\/index.html#t=NixsZWZ0LDMxNC44Nyw0MC4xNiwyNDguNTgsOTAuMTIscmlnaHQsYm90dG9t\">3rd Commitment<\/a> in our <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=45006\">Parliamentary Briefing<\/a>, with a \u2018scattergun\u2019 of topics, from Conservation Officer Groups (COGs) and career support, to data resources, recruitment strategies and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><em>Open to IHBC members only (all categories)<\/em> &nbsp; <br><em>IHBC Members: See your Presidential invite for the registration link<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rebecca Thompson, IHBC President writes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am delighted to update you with the final arrangements for our next virtual IHBC Council, on Wednesday 8 April from c.4.30pm.&nbsp; Alongside our usual business we will offer members an exclusive and selective scoping of matters linked to the Local Authority Conservation Officers &amp; Services in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Member-led presentations on topical issues will help shape our plans, all informed by your contributions at Council, online and apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Topics include [all subject to change]:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Presented papers (<em>c. 5 mins each)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christopher-reynolds-a3695a123\/\">Christopher Reynolds<\/a>, Historic Buildings Officer, Surrey County Council: <em>\u2018<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/membershipDocs\/IHBC-Competences-v181023-Final.pdf\"><em>The IHBC\u2019s Competences<\/em><\/a><em>: A career management tool in local government\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/bob-kindred-mbe-485551a\">Bob Kindred MBE<\/a>, Managing Director\/Owner Bob Kindred Heritage Consultants Ltd: &#8216;<em>IHBC\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/toolbox\/research_notes\/index.html\"><em>Market Intelligence Surveys<\/em><\/a>: <em>Lessons for <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/toolbox\/guidance_notes\/consManag.html\"><em>conservation management<\/em><\/a><em>, from a data interface\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/sheena-c-5440913b\">Sheena Campbell<\/a>, Conservation Officer Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council &amp; IHBC Branch Consultant: <em>\u2018The value of Conservation Officer Groups &amp; the IHBC\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/trustees\/index.html\">Shona Simpson:<\/a> IHBC Trustee and Built Heritage Officer, Glasgow City Council: <em>\u2018The Conservation Officer Group &#8211; <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.befs.org.uk\/policy-topics\/conservation-officers-group\/\"><em>a view from Scotland today<\/em><\/a><em>\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Submitted items <\/strong><em>(for noting only, with feedback in chat and online <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/mjujt541lzk9ir\/\"><em>HERE<\/em><\/a><em>, and potential for presentations at a future event or meeting)<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/adam-dyer-4b342658\">Adam Dyer<\/a>, Conservation Team Manager, London Borough of Camden: \u2018London Councils on London Retrofit Heritage Homes Guide: <em>\u2018Green upgrades for London\u2019s heritage homes\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/serena-cardozo-34b1a430a\">Serena Cardozo<\/a>, IHBC Trustee and Principal Conservation Officer, Uttlesford District Council: <em>&#8216;From private sector architect to local authority conservation officer, <\/em>via<em> Public Practice&#8217;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/chris-connelley-frsa-03000611\">Chris Connelley<\/a>, Senior Conservation Officer and Conservation Lead for Eastbourne, Arts Ambassador for Eastbourne, Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils, with <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/joanna-saady-07479b23\">Joanna Saady<\/a>, IHBC Treasurer and Trustee, Director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecotecture.co.uk\">Ecotecture Ecological Design Ltd<\/a>: <em>&#8216;Conservation in conversations: &#8216;Before the pre-App &#8211; an alternative approach in regulation&#8217;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Advancing <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/ParliamentaryBriefings\/FB\/6\/index.html#t=NixsZWZ0LDMzMC4wNyw0Mi4zMywyODcuNjYsNjYuMjMscmlnaHQsYm90dG9t\">IHBC\u2019s 3rd Parliamentary Commitment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/sarah-homer-162988384\">Sarah Homer<\/a>, IHBC Branch Consultant and Support Officer: \u2018<em>Planning the IHBC\u2019s Scoping Survey for its <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/ParliamentaryBriefings\/FB\/6\/index.html#t=NixsZWZ0LDMzMC4wNyw0Mi4zMywyODcuNjYsNjYuMjMscmlnaHQsYm90dG9t\"><em>3rd<\/em> <em>Parliamentary Commitment<\/em><\/a><em>\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously noted, this Council responds to the 3rd of our Parliamentary \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=45006\">5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation<\/a>\u2026\u2019 that we presented in Westminster last November.&nbsp; That commits us to \u2018<em>Investigate the complex challenges in heritage management processes and skills and respond accordingly\u2019<\/em>, and you can see more detail <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/ParliamentaryBriefings\/FB\/6\/index.html#t=NixsZWZ0LDMzMC4wNyw0Mi4zMywyODcuNjYsNjYuMjMscmlnaHQsYm90dG9t\">HERE<\/a><em>.<\/em><br><br>Do remember too that our Council is the IHBC\u2019s advisory and training forum, open exclusively to IHBC members of all categories.&nbsp; Councils offer you the opportunity to raise matters from the floor \u2013 virtual or otherwise \u2013 so you can help shape our future activities and plans as well as plan your own professional development, including especially in voluntary roles with us, as outlined in our NewsBlog call <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=45450\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future Councils will continue to build on our distinctive approach to CPD for the Conservation Professional, supporting practice alongside updates and debate on current sector and IHBC issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you will enjoy the enhanced participatory experience offered by our next Council, and join in discussions with colleagues in our informed \u2013 but still necessarily controlled &#8211; environment, and look forward to welcoming you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To suggest content or contribute to our ongoing Council discussions, please lodge suggestions, queries or concerns by completing the form <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/mjujt541lzk9ir\/\">HERE<\/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 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46176\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>IHBC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/resources_head\/creative_conservation_fund\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CREATIVE Conservation Fund<\/a>&nbsp;helps conservation people<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/k12pwdch0nhs4o5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DONATE HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>See more on IHBC Councils <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/aboutmain\/council\/index.html\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/\">NewsBlog service<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a070a4d0cff28adddef6cffe7&amp;id=bc7121eac6\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more on volunteering with the IHBC <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=45491\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more background <a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46178\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IHBC members are invited to our next online Council on 8 April, on conservation in local government, to open our response to the 3rd Commitment in our Parliamentary Briefing, with a \u2018scattergun\u2019 of topics, from Conservation Officer Groups (COGs) and &hellip; 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