Good news - because we're all so busy with something called the election - we've extended the deadline for cheap "early bird" registrations for the 2010 Liberal Democrat Local Government Conference to TUESDAY (6th April) - giving you the whole bank holiday weekend to register.
Registrations start at £35 (that's after a £5 discount for ALDC members). After next Tuesday these will go up to £45 for ALDC members and £50 for non-members. Council Groups in Group Membership of ALDC can take advantage of our "buy two, get one free" offer - get in touch if you want to take advantage of this offer.
Register online here. ALDC members should log in first to take advantage of the members discount. (Your log in details are at the end of this email).
Conference Details
Who, When, Where
- all LIberal Democrat Councillors and local campaigners; group researchers and staff, colleagues from local government and Parliament.
- Saturday 19 June 2010.
On Friday 18 June, there are a number of satellite events, including a Group Leaders Day - separate information has been sent out about this.
On the evening of Friday 18 June 2010, is the Lib Dem Local Government Dinner. Now in its fourth year, this popular event takes place at the City Inn in Westminster - tickets are £40 per person. If people need accomodation overnight a special rate has been arranged at the City Inn Westminster - email westminster.res@cityinn.com or telephone 020 7630 1000 quoting the code LIBE180610. Other cheaper hotels are available nearby.
The Conference takes place at Local Government House, Smith Square, Westminster, London.
Conference Programme
We've got a busy day planned for you, the final programme will be available after the General Election, but here are some highlights.
Keynote speakers: We cannot confirm this until after the General Election, but both NIck Clegg and Ros Scott plan to be with us. More to be confirmed as soon as we can!
Debate and discussion: Fringe event topics confirmed so far include: Total Place, Total Change; Localism; Future of Standards in Local Government, and "Ageing Liberally".
Training: Plenty of training for Councillors and newly elected Councillors including: Introduction to being a Councillor, Effective Scrutiny, Cabinet Member for Your Ward, Public Speaking and Working with the Media. There will be special campaigns sessions on campaigning in the post-election landscape and winning in the 2011 local elections.
Exhibition: There will be stands from the local Government family and a number of partners and friends from the rest of the Party and commercial colleagues throughout the day - plus the chance to meet and chat with councillors and campaigners from other parts of the country.
For more information, or if you are interested in joining us at the Conference as an exhibitor or fringe partner please get in touch with Emma Hall 01422 843 785 emma.hall@aldc.org.
Don't miss out on our early bird rate - Register today!
