About this Event
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.
Registration is in the Council House at 9:30AM for a 10:00AM start.
GETTING THERE:
Car
The Town Hall is a 10 min drive from Junction 10 of the M6 at Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TW
There are plenty of town centre car parks. For more information on parking in Walsall, please visit Walsall car parks.
Bus and Rail
The nearest rail station is Walsall Train Station, which is within walking distance of the Council House.
Bus services run between Birmingham and Walsall every 6 minutes via the X51 and 51. (Bus services terminate at Walsall Bus Station; bus stops on Bridge Street x2 within walking distance of Council House ).
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Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tea & Coffee in Council House
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
AGM in Council House
Host: 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
Host: Imogen Wood
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Introduction to Walsall
Host: Devinder Matharu
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Planning Balance
Host: Michael Brereton, Director of Development and Regulation
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Heritage Law
Host: Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch in Town Hall
Info: 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
Host: Dr Ashley Bowes, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion / Q and A
Info: Panel Members: Dr Ashley Bowes; Michael Brereton; Devinder Matharu; Alison Sargent, Planning Solicitor; Nicola Alcock, Planning Solicitor
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Walsall Council House, Lichfield Street, Walsall, WS1 1TW, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 38.62
