IHBC West Midlands Branch: 2026 AGM and CPD Event
IHBC West Midlands Branch: 2026 AGM and CPD Event
Date: Thursday 26 March 2026, 0930am -1500 pm
In person: Walsall Council House, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TW
Join us for our AGM, followed by talks on heritage law, the planning balance and greenbelt vs greybelt.
Welcome to our first event of 2026!
March sees us at Walsall Council House for our AGM and talks on the Planning Balance and Heritage Law. Speakers include Michael Brereton, Director of Development and Regulation and Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers.
During the lunch break in the Town Hall, we will have the option to tour the tower with Ian Lister, or listen to an organ recital.
Places are limited, so please book your ticket now to avoid disappointment. Prices for the CPD session are £25 for members and £35 for non-members, including lunch and tea/coffee throughout the day.
Attendance is free for those attending the AGM only.
Guests are more than welcome to attend. If you have special dietary requirements, please email us the specifics as soon as you’ve registered, so that we can ensure you’ll be well looked after on the day.9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Tea & Coffee in Council House
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
AGM in Council House
Imogen Woods
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Tea/coffee break
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Introduction to IHBC, update etc for non attended to AGM
Imogen Wood
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Introduction to Walsall
Devinder Matharu
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Planning Balance
Michael Brereton, Director of Development and Regulation
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Heritage Law
Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
12:30 PM – 02:00 PM
Lunch in Town Hall
Attendees may also enjoy an organ recital and/or a tour of tower with Ian Lister
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Greenbelt vs Grey belt – in Council House
Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
02:30 PM – 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion / Q and A
Panel Members: Dr Ashley Bowes; Michael Brereton; Devinder Matharu; Alison Sargent, Planning Solicitor; Nicola Alcock, Planning Solicitor
For further information and booking please follow the link:
Cost:
Members £27.80
Non Members £38.62