Day to start with refreshments from 9.15am, welcome at 10am and close at 4pm.
Some delegates may need/elect to leave earlier.
Key Note Address: Alun Ffred Jones, Welsh Assembly Government, Heritage Minister
The Historic Environment of Wales: Marilyn Lewis, Director, Cadw
Economic Regeneration: Rob Colley, Head of Heritage and Culture, Drivers Jonas LLP, Author, Heritage Works
‘There is a strong economic case for regenerating historic buildings. The benefits relate not only to the individual building, but also to the wider area and community. Regeneration is a ‘growth industry’ and heritage assets can play a central role in achieving successful regeneration.’
Tourism Perspectives: Jonathan Jones, Head of Tourism, Welsh Assembly Government
‘Heritage attracts tourists (and adds value to sense of place) – the value of tourism to the economy of Wales.’
Heritage: delivering sustainable and inclusive economic development
Dave Chetwyn, IHBC UK Chair & Director of DJC1 Planning Ltd
Case Studies:-
- Ebbw Vale Old Steel Works: Pierre Wassanaar: Stride Treglown Architects
- Cardiff Castle: John Edwards: TBK Edwards
- Bridgend Townscape Heritage Initiative: John Squire
- Valleys Built Heritage Project: Sioned Lewis, Arad Consulting
- Tondu Engine House: Richard Dean : Page & Dean Consulting Architects
Low Carb/Green Credentials of conservation : Professor Tom Woolley, Graduate School of the Environment, Centre for Alternative Technology, University of East London
‘To demolish a Victorian terraced house is to throw away enough embodied energy to drive a car around the world five times. Conservation potentially saves this and uses ‘green’ (lime based and other local) materials further reducing our carbon footprint which is an excellent economic argument.’