The last IHBC West Midlands CPD event of 2024 will be held on Friday, 6th December at the Birmingham and Midlands Institute (BMI), a Grade II* listed building a short walk from Birmingham New Street (Grand Central) train station.

The event is entitled Heritage and Law Enforcement and will look in detail at the legislative and enforcement options available for the protection of historic buildings.

The cost of the event is £35 for members and £45 for guests and non-members – a bit higher than usual on this occasion, due to the cost of hiring the venue, however still a bargain when compared to CPD events from other organisations. The day will consist of a morning of presentations and discussions, with lunch and a tour in the afternoon, followed by Christmas social drinks at a nearby pub. See the attached draft agenda for further details.

Please take a moment now to reserve your spot, which includes lunch and tea/coffee throughout the day. 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.

Registration is at 9:00AM for a 9:45AM start.


Venue: Birmingham & Midland Institute (BMI), 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS

Train: The BMI is within walking distance of Birmingham New Street (Grand Central) and Snow Hill Station, both under 10 minutes.

Parking: Car parks are available at the following locations:
Great Charles Street Car Park - Ludgate Hill, Birmingham B3 1AT
Snow Hill Multi-Storey Car Park - Livery St, Birmingham B3 2BJ
Lower Lionel Street Car Park - Lionel Street, Birmingham B3 1DG

Limited metered parking is available in Cornwall Street and nearby roads.
Disabled spaces are available in Cornwall Street, near to the junction with Newhall Street.

Programme:
09:00 onwards: arrival / refreshments
09:45 – Welcome – Rachel Parry
09:50 – Introduction to the day and speakers – Devinder Matharu
10:00 to 10:45 - Andrew Lavendar: Empty Homes
10:45 to 11:05 - short coffee break
11:05 to 12:10 - Dr Ashley Bowes: Planning Law and Heritage
12:10-12:25 Q and A
12:25- 13:25 Lunch and teas and coffees
13:30 to 14:10 - Dr Sarah Lewis: Stopping the Rot
14:15 to 15:00 - Alison Sargent: Planning Conditions and Enforcement from
the LPA side
15:00 to 15:15 Q and A
15:15 to 16:00 - Site Visit either School of Art or Magistrates’ Courts
16:00 Adjourn to local pub for those who want Christmas drinks.

You can book your place via Eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/HeritageLaw