Party conference is a great time to learn new ideas and pick up a bit of motivation from Liberal Democrats campaigning in the rest of the country.
Download and print out ALDC's Conference Planner for our full guide to training and fringe events for this year's September Conference.
Come and visit us in the Exhibition Hall - we're at Stand 104 in the main Hall 4. Let us know how ALDC is doing and tell us how we can help you be a more effective Liberal Democrat councillor or campaigner.
ALDC Fringe Programme
Saturday 17 September 2011, 8.15pm, ICC 10B
ALDC Annual General Meeting and Campaigner Awards 2011
Party President Tim Farron MP presents the 2011 Campaigner Awards for the best campaign literature in the last year. Drinks available.
Sunday 18 September 2011, 1.00pm, ICC 8A
ALDC Members Reception (Members Only)
Join Nick Clegg MP and Andrew Stunell MP at our annual members reception in partnership with the Co-operative. "How can partners encourage and empower volunteering in our communities, to the co-operative and mutual benefit of all?" Refreshments provided.
Sunday 18 September 2011, 8.00pm Jury's Inn 112
Local Campaigning on National Issues
How do we campaign as a party in the new political environment? What are the best ways we can deliver our Autumn party campaign locally and nationally - “Save money, Stay Warm, Go Green”. Speakers include: Andrew Stunell MP, Shaun Roberts. Drinks available.
Monday 19 September 2011, 6.15pm ICC 8A
Community politics for 2011 and beyond
Come and hear how we can use community politics in 2011 to shape both our local communities and our distinctive identity as a party. Speakers include Paddy Ashdown, Tim Farron MP, Hilary Stephenson and others. Drinks available.
Monday 19 September 2011, 8.00pm Jury's Inn 106
Localism & the Green Deal
Turning the Green Deal into a Great Deal for Councils Cllr Keith House, Liz Hutchins (FoE), Ben Earl (B and Q) Chris Davies MEP. Refreshments provided.
Inspired
Winning in 2011
How we won in Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Hinckley & Bosworth and Oadby & Wigston against Labour and the Conservatives. If you are a candidate, sitting councillor or campaigner or campaign team member, you will benefit from their experience.
Jury’s Inn room 114 – Tuesday 9-15 to 10-45
Cllr Keith House – Leader Eastleigh, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson - Leader Portsmouth, Cllr Stuart Bray - Leader Hinckley and Bosworth, Cllr John Boyce - Leader Oadby and Wigston
Facing a new challenge – Defending your council seat in 2012
If you are standing for re-election in 2012 this session is a must for you
Room 113/115/117 - Sunday 9-15 to 10-45 and
Tuesday 9-15 to 10-45 - Jury’s Inn room 102
Dave McCobb, Elections and Skills & Cllr Mark Alcock, ALDC
This is just a part of the over 50 hours of training that ALDC is involved in this year!
Download and print out ALDC's Conference Planner for our full guide to training and fringe events for this year's September Conference.
