{"id":46701,"date":"2026-05-12T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46701"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:57:52","slug":"spotlighting-ihbcs-latest-council-on-local-government-conservation-ihbc-trustee-serena-cardozo-her-manager-highlight-public-practices-potential-to-help-local-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46701","title":{"rendered":"Spotlighting IHBC\u2019s latest Council, on local government conservation: IHBC trustee Serena Cardozo (& her manager) highlight Public Practice\u2019s potential to help local services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IHBC\u2019s latest Council received impressively positive feedback, but was very busy, so this NewsBlog post spotlights a paper easily missed in this part of our \u2018exploration of conservation services\u2019 \u2013 in advance of a light-touch survey \u2013 all part of the response to our Parliamentary \u20185 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation<\/a>\u2026\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

IHBC Director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly said: \u2018At Council we had a very tight timetable.  While that feature was welcomed by many, it did mean we had to move rapidly.  So we\u2019re doing a suite of NewsBlog spotlights on some key resources from the day, where we can.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018As you know, IHBC\u2019s Council is a members only, live event, which helps the \u2018Chatham House<\/a>\u2019-styled discussions, so we can\u2019t make all public.  But of course, where we can do that by agreement, we will.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this NewsBlog we\u2019re spotlighting the commentary from IHBC Trustee Serena Cardozo, Principal Conservation Officer at Uttlesford District Council (UDC): ‘From private sector architect to<\/em> local authority conservation officer, <\/em>via Public Practice’,<\/em> which includes a tellingly supportive contribution from her manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Serena explains: \u2018My transition from private sector architect to local authority conservation officer was made possible through the Public Practice Associate Programme<\/a>, a unique initiative that connects experienced built environment professionals with public sector placemaking roles.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serena also notes that: \u2018Nigel Brown, Head of Development Management and Enforcement at UDC, shared his thoughts, stating: \u2018This private sector ethos also provides a solution-led pragmatic approach which<\/p>\n\n\n\n

sometimes can be lost in the public sector. Although the candidate and the role may not align perfectly, by definition the candidates are experienced and of a medium\/high level of experience and can be quick and agile to being effective in their new public sector roles.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serena concludes that: \u2018My own transition into the public sector has been overwhelmingly positive, and I am now approaching three years at UDC. Stepping into a slightly different professional role has been both challenging and rewarding, requiring me to grow my technical knowledge while adapting to the pace, culture and decision-making processes of local government. My colleagues have been consistently supportive, and many have expressed the value of having a conservation officer with architectural experience, particularly when navigating complex design discussions with applicants. Their feedback has reinforced the impact that Public Practice placements can have not only on individual services, but also on organisational confidence, capacity and the quality of outcomes we are collectively able to deliver.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary the paper highlights how, \u2018for IHBC members, my experience highlights a growing and important shift in how local authorities are building conservation capacity.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Serena Cardozo\u2019s paper ‘From private sector architect to<\/em> local authority conservation officer, <\/em>via Public Practice’<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more on the IHBC council at: Top marks for IHBC\u2019s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10\/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey for our new parliamentary push<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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