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For more information please email: [email protected] Welcome to the Directory for the Liberal Democrat Autumn 2016 Contents Federal Conference. Feature If you have any questions whilst at Seizing the moment conference please ask a conference by Tim Farron MP 4 steward or go to the Information Desk on the ground floor of the Brighton Conference information 6–14 centre. Conference venue plan 14 Conference venue Exhibition: 15–27 List of exhibitors 15 Brighton Centre Directory of exhibitors 19 King’s Rd, Brighton, BN1 2GR Conference sponsors 26 Conference hotel Fringe and training guide: 28–73 Fringe venues and key 28 Hilton Brighton Metropole Saturday fringe 33 King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 2FU Sunday fringe 41 Monday fringe 53 There is a map of Brighton city centre Tuesday fringe 67 on the back cover and plans of the List of advertisers 67 conference venue on page 14 and of the conference hotel on page 13. Map of Brighton back cover For details of conference sessions, motions, etc. and auditorium Further information, information, see the separate Agenda. registration and all conference publications (including plain text and large print versions) are available at: Follow us on Twitter libdems.org.uk/autumnconference @libdemconf #LDconf ISBN 978-1-910763-21-6 Edited by Emma Price and published by The Conference Office, Liberal Printed by Park Communications Ltd, Democrats, 8–10 Great George Street, Alpine Way, London E6 6LA. London SW1P 3AE. Photographs © Liberal Democrats unless Design and layout by Mike Cooper, stated. [email protected]. ‘A vision for a Britain that is open, tolerant and united’ 1 Conference App Available early September Download our Conference App for Autumn Conference, with great features such as My Schedule (the easiest way to plan your Conference) and a searchable Fringe Guide and Agenda. To download the App visit App Store or Google Play For Blackberry / Windows Phone visit www.libdemconference.org.uk 2 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2016 Feature Supporting Liberal Democrats with great print www.parkcom.co.uk ENVIRONMENTAL PRINTER OF THE YEAR Richard Fingland Account Director REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PRINTER OF THE YEAR T: 07917 107378 E: [email protected] MAGAZINE PRINTER OF THE YEAR Job No: 22870 Proof Event: 3 Park Communications Ltd Alpine Way London E6 6LA Customer:‘A Parkvision for aProject Britain Title: Lib Demthat Advert is open, tolerantT: 0207 055 6500and F: united’020 7055 6600 3 Feature Seizing the moment by Tim Farron MP Not even the canniest political commentator could have predicted the events of the last four months. Just take a moment to reflect. We have had what most of us would consider a disastrous result in the referendum, but one which has led to over 17,000 passionate and energetic new members joining our party. We have seen the defenestration of the Brexiteers, though many would say it’s an abdication of responsibility on the have a clarity of understanding and part of those that created the mess purpose like no other party in Britain. that we are in. We have seen the Labour Party entering into even deeper We have to seize this opportunity with civil war – and who knows where they both hands and show we are the only will be by the time we gather in party capable of providing genuinely Brighton. alternative ideas to those of this Conservative government. And we have seen Theresa May chosen by the Conservative Party to In making clear where we stand on the be our new Prime Minister. It is ironic big question of our future relationship that she has ruled out an election, with the European Union, it is critical, having pilloried Gordon Brown in 2007 however, that we address the country for his coronation without having the as a whole. Neither those that voted to courage to face the electorate. remain, nor those that voted to leave, are homogenous groups that all think Most of all, though, the result of the the same or vote for the same parties. referendum shows just how vital we We must address the concerns of real are. There is no party better placed to people in real communities. understand the complexities of the challenges that Brexit presents, nor The truth is that the debate about more determined to prove that Britain’s Brexit is a debate about the future of future is best served at the heart of our country. It is about the availability Europe. We are energised, united and and security of jobs, our schools, our 4 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2016 Feature hospitals, law and order, environmental seen as two sides of the same coin. standards and much, much more. It is We need to do all we can to boost the most importantly about bread and opportunity for people to take charge butter issues that matter in homes up of their own lives, through education, and down the country, not the job opportunities and good physical pontifications of politicians in the and mental healthcare, whilst Westminster bubble. With our own challenging the barriers that hold them unique brand of community politics we back. are better placed than any other party I have a vision for a Britain that is to show we understand that and open, tolerant and united. Together we address their fears with proposals that can deliver it. are sensible, credible and liberal. Our support for Britain at the heart of Tim Farron is MP for Westmorland Europe and our determination to and Lonsdale and Leader of the tackle the inequality that blights the life Liberal Democrats chances of so many people must be ‘A vision for a Britain that is open, tolerant and united’ 5 Information Welcome to Bournemouth... Book your Inspiring, Dynamic, Engaging accomodation now: http://bebres.org.uk The complete delegate experience – or telephone and then some. 01202 816147 Come and meet us at Stand 8A Where: BALMORAL & BUCKINGHAM, HILTON METROPOLE WHEN: Saturday 17 September from 10.30pm £10 per ticket SPONSORED BY #LIBDEMDISCO WWW.LIBDEMDISCO.CO.UK 6 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2016 11527-LBCFM Conservative Party Ad 122x93mm V2 aw 1.pdf 1 13/06/2016 17:12 C M ADVERT Y Half Page CM Information This is global MY CY CMY K The Builders Merchants’ Federation is the UK trade association for businesses in the building materials’ supply chain. 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For more information contact us on 02476 854980 or email [email protected] Builders Merchants Federation 1180 Elliott Court, Coventry Business Park www.bmf.org.uk Herald Avenue, Coventry CV5 6UB ‘A vision for a Britain that is open, tolerant and united’ 7 Conference information General information about conference Centre there are several chargeable is listed below in alphabetical order. Information ATMs. Information about the main auditorium sessions can be found in the separate Agenda. Cloakroom Please note that the Brighton Centre is Under no circumstances will any large within the secure zone and that bags or suitcases be allowed into the access is only possible with a valid Brighton Centre. conference pass. There is a cloakroom located at the rear of the ground floor of the Brighton Conference Access Fund Centre. There is a nominal £1 charge per item. Please note items cannot be We have established a Conference left in the cloakroom overnight. Access Fund to improve accessibility for members attending conference. Conference Extra and The fund consists of a contribution from the core Conference budget as Conference Daily well as donations from party members. Conference Extra shows any changes Any contributions made by party to auditorium timings shown in this members are ring-fenced for this agenda, amendments to motions, purpose only and where applicable, topical issues, emergency motions any unused donations will be carried and questions to reports. over to the next conference. Conference Daily includes last-minute For details please see changes to the auditorium timetable, www.libdems.org.uk/access-fund collect your copy from the Information Desk each morning for the latest updates. Accommodation Accommodation can be booked via Disabled access our local partner: If you need assistance at the venue, www.libdems.org.uk/autumn_ please contact the Information desk conference_accommodation where the stewarding team will be on hand to help.