{"id":46823,"date":"2026-05-22T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46823"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:54:20","slug":"ihbcs-latest-council-update-la-conservation-service-talks-and-feedback-learning-lessons-as-we-shape-our-staff-survey-for-a-new-parliamentary-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=46823","title":{"rendered":"IHBC\u2019s latest Council Update: LA Conservation service talks and feedback, learning lessons as we shape our staff survey for a new parliamentary push"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IHBC\u2019s latest Council received impressively positive feedback, as we advanced the 3rd of our Parliamentary \u20185 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation<\/a>\u2026\u2019, to \u2018Investigate\u2026 heritage management\u2026\u2019 \u2013 there focussed on helping conservation services in the UK\u2019s local government, <\/em>with more details & updates to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IHBC Director Se\u00e1n O\u2019Reilly said: \u2018As noted earlier<\/a>, we\u2019re really delighted with how enthusiastically the programme was received \u2013 with nearly 20% of delegates offering 10\/10 in our quick online Zoom survey, and with lots of useful comments too.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018We said we\u2019d update readers further as we get more feedback \u2013 including from those not able to attend, and here below is more!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018For now it is clear that we are laying strong foundations for the next stage in our Parliamentary-linked advocacy on behalf of the hard-pressed regulators in conservation-related services, as outlined HERE<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IHBC\u2019s Council Feedback table as it happens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark out of 10<\/strong><\/td>Comments, where made<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Good amount of updates and interesting information. Timing wise it would be very helpful to avoid school holidays with these but I appreciate there seem to be many of those!<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Excellent variety of speakers kept to time kindly<\/td><\/tr>
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10<\/td>Well organised and chaired. Very interesting speakers. Thank you<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>useful discussion despite me not working in the public sector, it is still interesting to hear real life experiences and information on the conservation officer role and experience<\/td><\/tr>
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10<\/td>Well presented and organised.<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Very useful and informative discussions on current topics and issues<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Very well organised and interesting topics<\/td><\/tr>
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10<\/td>Engaged and engaging, relevant and involving.<\/td><\/tr>
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10<\/td>Speakers on point and interesting, meeting ran smoothly and kept in good time. Really appreciated the updates and research findings.<\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>Excellent discussions. Enjoyed the PechaKutcha format and benefitted from the quick analyses. Always good to hear Bobs assessment also.<\/td><\/tr>
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9<\/td>found the discussion and points raised generally very informative an great to hear what is happening across the profession, very thought provoking.<\/td><\/tr>
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9<\/td>Great event, with a good range of speakers. Although it was good to have some regional perspectives, we need to forge some more international links.<\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Well run – to time. Very interesting subject<\/td><\/tr>
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8<\/td>Very useful session on COGs<\/td><\/tr>
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8<\/td>One of the issues I raised in the Chat was answered; I will provide a link to Civic Voice; I would appreciate information on IHBC’s reaction to the Don’t Waste Buildings campaign.<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Not as good as being in the room…….<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Interesting!<\/td><\/tr>
8<\/td>Useful to cover the issues faced by Local Authority Conservation Officers, and to see the comments in the chat. In person discussions on this issue would be useful at future events eg the Annual Conference.<\/td><\/tr>
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7<\/td>meeting content very good . Had difficulty, logging in. Registered in Feb when first announced thought this was acknowledged but had to re register just before meeting as turned out all e mails where reminders and not a link . Technical issue maybe ? regards David Blackburn<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Great to have the short presentations. It’s difficult to get time to read all the links in the agenda so short snappy presentations on some of the key items (including for example the charter, to summarise key headings) is\/would be really useful.<\/td><\/tr>
6<\/td>Good contributions, but it doesn’t really feel like there’s a lot of opportunity for members to engage in the institute’s governance or policy directions.<\/td><\/tr>
1<\/td>Not that much relevant since I am not a conservation officer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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IHBC\u2019s COUNCIL UPDATE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IHBC\u2019s Councils<\/a> are live events open exclusively to IHBC members<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council minutes, with updates, are Council\u2019s formal record<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Council on 8 April 2026, a film and two papers submitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Connelley<\/a> in conversation with Joanna Saady<\/a>:<\/em> <\/em>\u2018Conservation in conversations: \u2018Before the pre-App \u2013 an alternative approach in regulation\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Dyer<\/a>: \u2018Green upgrades for London\u2019s heritage homes\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serena Cardozo<\/a>: \u2018From private sector architect to local authority conservation officer,<\/em> via Public Practice\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Links to these papers are included in the final invitation to all members from IHBC\u2019s President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a member and have not received the invitation & links to content, email Joanna Theobald at contact@ihbc.org.uk<\/a>for a re-send<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council feedback and more may be submitted online HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council is supported by IHBC\u2019s CREATIVE Conservation Fund<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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See more updates HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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