The LGA and ALDC at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference

14 September – 17 September 2019 Bournemouth

#CouncilsCan Highlights Councils The LGA debate, in partnership with Curtin&Co #CouncilsCan: Why is the Queen’s Speech Can important for local government? Monday 16 September, 1.00 pm-2.00 pm As leaders of place, councils support local communities to thrive by : Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel* building homes, creating jobs and school places, providing dignified Venue care for older and disabled people, and boosting economic growth. Speakers: Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the Our research shows that three quarters of council services have LGA Liberal Democrat Group (Chair); Wera Hobhouse MP, improved in the last 10 years and people trust their council and Liberal Democrat Spokesperson, Environment and Climate councillors to make the right decisions for them and their families. Change; Councillor Emily Smith, Leader, Vale of White Horse Giving councils the right powers and control over their finances District Council; Dr Darren G Lilleker, Associate Professor would enable them to do much more. They have the local knowledge in Political Communication, Bournemouth University; and and expertise to understand the needs of their areas and they have Nick Stanton, Joint Chief Executive at Curtin&Co and former improved outcomes for residents through their children’s services, Leader, London Borough of Southwark public health, by building houses and creating green and open Refreshments provided spaces. With the Queen’s Speech, Budget and other important announcements upon us, we continue to work with the main political LGA parties to make the case for giving councils the powers, freedoms, The Local Government Reception: Let’s flexibilities and funding to continue to deliver for communities. celebrate this year’s elections success This party conference season, we will be promoting our #CouncilsCan Sunday 15 September, 7.30 pm-9.30 pm campaign, highlighting the need for financial certainty and a new localism settlement to empower councils as the democratically elected Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel leaders closest to their communities, to take on greater responsibilities Speakers: Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Leader of the for their places. In partnership with Curtin&Co, we will be debating what LGA Liberal Democrat Group (Host); Rt Hon Jo Swinson is needed in the Queen’s Speech to turn our Councils Can report into MP CBE, Leader, Liberal Democrats; Councillor Vikki Slade, reality and reset the conversation on public service reform, thereby Leader, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council; and ensuring councils can continue to deliver for their residents. Councillor Joe Harris, Leader, Cotswold District Council Find more about our #CouncilsCan campaign and report: Refreshments provided www.local.gov.uk/councils-can * The Hermitage Hotel is situated on Exeter Road opposite the conference centre Saturday 14 September Sunday 15 September Monday 16 September

ALDC and the 3 million LGA and ALDC London Councils Giving a voice to the 3 million 33 years of Liberal Democracy Tackling London’s housing EU citizens in the UK in Sutton crisis: How do local authorities 1.00 pm-2.30 pm 1.00 pm-2.00 pm rise to the challenge? Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel 11.30 am-12.30 pm Speakers: Layla Moran MP; Irena von Speakers: Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Venue: Sherbourne Suite, Highcliff Marriott Wiese MEP Leader of the LGA Liberal Democrat Hotel Group; Councillor Ruth Dombey OBE, Speakers: Councillor Ruth Dombey LGA and CCN Leader, London Borough of Sutton; Lord OBE, Leader, London Borough of Sutton; The Liberal Democrats are the Graham Tope, former Leader, London Councillor Jayne McCoy, Deputy Leader, Borough of Sutton; and Councillor Jake party of rural communities London Borough of Sutton; Caroline Short, Vice-Chair, Carshalton and Clock Pidgeon OBE, London Assembly Member; 6.15 pm-7.30 pm House Local Committee Paul Noblet, Centrepoint Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel Refreshments provided Refreshments provided

Speakers: Councillor Heather Kidd ALDC and CLES (Chair); Baroness Cathy Bakewell; The LGA debate, in partnership with Graham Briggs, Rural Services Network; Building community wealth Curtin&Co Councillor Sarah Butikofer, Leader, North 6.15 pm-7.15 pm #CouncilsCan: Why is the Norfolk District Council; and Councillor Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel Queen’s Speech important for Alan Connett, Liberal Democrat Group local government? Leader, Devon County Council Speakers include: Neil McInroy, Chief Refreshments provided Executive, CLES 1.00 pm-2.00 pm Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel LGA See highlights The Local Government Reception: Let’s celebrate this year’s elections success Sunday 15 September, 7.30 pm-9.30 pm Venue: Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel See highlights Monday 16 September Training events

National Youth Agency Saturday 14 September Be an agent – Module 2 Youth workforce 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Blandford Syndicate 3, Marriott 6.15 pm-7.30 pm Pick a ward and win it – Intro to Focus and Literature Venue: Purbeck Room, Highcliff Marriott ALDC with Mark Pack – Hotel 09.30 am-10.45 am, Sherborne Room, Repeating our 2019 election Speakers include: Councillor Mark Cory, Highcliff Marriott Hotel Leader, Colchester Borough Council and triumph in 2020 LGA Liberal Democrat Children and Young ALDC Artworker – The new 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Hardy Suite, People Spokesperson way to artwork Hermitage Hotel 09.30 am-10.45 am, Blandford Room, Be a Councillor – Effective Exhibition Marriott council groups Come and find the LGA team in the exhibition hall on stands 22 and 23 Be an agent – Module 1 3.00 pm-4.15 pm, Sherborne Room, together with our colleagues from Marriott 09.30 am-10.45 am, Blandford Syndicate ALDC. You will be able to pick up 3, Marriott information on up and coming events, Be an agent – Module 1 buy ALDC good practice books and get some great advice from the ALDC Be a Councillor – Keeping 3.00 pm-4.15 pm, Blandford Room, and LGA teams. your council seat Marriott 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Sherborne Room, Pick a ward and win it – High Marriott vis campaigning Talking to voters – Knocking 4.30 pm-5.30 pm, Sherborne Room, on doors and minivan Marriott 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Blandford Room, Marriott Developing skills – Raising Sunday 15 September Be an agent – Module 3 the money 3.00 pm-4.15 pm, Yeovil Room, Marriott 4:30 pm-5.30 pm, Blandford Room, Be a Councillor – Keeping your Marriott council seat Be an agent – Module 4 Campaign workshop – 9.30 am-10.45 am, Shaftesbury Room, 3.00 pm-4.15 pm, Blandford Syndicate 3, Campaigning on climate Marriott Marriott change Be an agent – Module 2 Be a Councillor – Approval 4.30 pm-5.30 pm Hardy Suite, and selection Hermitage Hotel 9.30 am-10.45 am, Blandford Syndicate 3, Marriott 4.30 pm-5.30 pm, Blandford Syndicate 3, Marriott Be an agent – Module 3 Be a Councillor – The EnAble 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Blandford Syndicate 3, Marriott fund for elected office 4.30 pm-5.30 pm, Yeovil Room, Marriott Winning in London in 2020 – Invite only Pick a ward and win it – Yes, 11.15 am-12.30 pm, Shaftesbury Room, you can still use emails Marriott 4.30 pm-5.30 pm, Shaftesbury Room, Marriott Be a Councillor – Campaigning on the council 3.00 pm-4.15 pm, Shaftesbury Room, Marriott Training events

Monday 16 September Tuesday 17 September Be a Councillor – More diverse candidate pool Masterclass – We did it Be a Councillor – Making 11.15 am-12.15 pm, Yeovil Room, in Chelmsford, you could the difference as a town Marriott do it too or parish councillor Campaign briefing – Police 9.30 am-10.30 am, Purbeck Room, 9.30 am-10.45 am, Dorchester North, and Crime Commissioner Marriott Marriott Elections ALDC with Mark Pack – The Developing skills – Raising 11.15 am-12.15 pm, Dorchester North, ten secrets of social media the money Marriott success 9.30 am-10.45 am, Yeovil Room, Marriott Pick a ward and win it – Yes, 2.30 pm-3.45 pm, Hardy Suite, you can still use emails Hermitage Hotel Pick a ward and win it – Community campaigning 11.15 am-12.15 pm, Dorchester South Be an agent – Module 4 Room, Marriott 9.30 am-10.45am, Dorchester South 2.30 pm-3.45 pm, Sandbanks Room, Room, Marriott Talking to voters – Knocking Marriott on doors and minivan Talking to voters – Doorstep: ALDC Artworker – The new design, discussion and data 11.15 am-12.15 pm, Sandbanks Room, way to artwork Marriott 9.30 am-10.45 am, Sandbanks Room, 4.15 pm-5.30 pm, Sandbanks Room, Marriott Marriott We would like to thank the following organisations for supporting us at this year’s Liberal Democrat Party Autumn Conference:

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