Now that the elections are over, this weekend is a great time to register for the 2010 Liberal Democrat Local Government Conference - Saturday 19 June 2010. This is the first time Councillors and local campaigners will be able to get together since the start of the Coalition Government - we have a lot to talk about!
Registrations start at £45 (that's after a £5 discount for ALDC members). After 15th June this goes up to £50. 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.
Register online here. ALDC members should log in first to take advantage of the members discount.
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 £30 per person. If people need accommodation 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.
Please note there are only 15 places left at this cheap rate at the hotel so please book as soon as you can.
The Conference takes place at Local Government House, Smith Square, Westminster, London.
Conference Programme
We've got a busy day planned for you, here are some highlights.
Keynote speakers:
Andrew Stunell MP
Baroness Ros Scott
Other Ministers are currently being confirmed.
Debate and discussion:
Plenary sessions include:
- Local Government and the new Coalition Agreement
- Lessons from 2010 / Campaigning in the new Political landscape
Councillor Training sessions include:
- media skills
- effective scrutiny
- presentation skills
- "Cabinet member for my Ward"
Campaigning Training Sessions include:
- Winning in 2011 against the Tories
- Winning in 2011 against Labour
- Talking to the Voters - Getting out there in Summer 2010
Policy Sessions include:
- Aging Liberally
- Greening Britain
- Efficiency Savings
Organisations running fringe sessions and workshops include:
- Local Partnerships
- London Councils
- Association for Public Sector Excellence
- EARS
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 the current cheap rate - Register today!
