Conference Extra Spring Conference York 15–17 March 2019
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Conference Extra Spring Conference York 15–17 March 2019 Updates to the Agenda & Directory, information from the Federal Conference Committee (FCC), amendments, emergency motions and questions to reports. Please read in conjunction with the Agenda & Directory. Please keep Conference Extra with you throughout conference and get hold of a copy of Conference Daily each day – they will be vital Contents to your understanding of the day’s business – from www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers, Directory Extra: or ask at the Information Desk in the York Information update 5 Barbican. Exhibition update 6 Conference Extra and other Fringe update 8 conference publications, in PDF and plain text formats, Agenda Extra: are available online at Saturday 16 March 9 www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers Sunday 17 March 15 or ask at the Information Desk in the York Emergency motions ballot 18 Barbican. Liberal Democrats DEMAND BETTER Published by the Policy Unit, Liberal Democrats, 8–10 George Street, London, SW1P 3AE. Design and layout by Mike Cooper, [email protected]. 1 The Federal Board Baroness Sal Neil Fawcett, Dinesh Dhamija, Joyce Onstad, Vince Cable MP, Tahir Maher, Sheila Ritchie, Cadan ap Brinton, Chair, Vice Chair Vice Chair Vice Chair Party Leader Chair of the Scottish Party Tomos, Chair of Party President English Party Convenor the Welsh NEC Christine Lord Catherine Chris White, Simon Geoff Payne, Jeremy Robert Jardine MP, Strasburger, Bearder MEP, Principal Local McGrath, FCC Chair Hargreaves, Woodthorpe MP Rep Peer Rep MEP Rep Authority English Party FPC Vice-Chair Browne, Councillor Rep FIRC Chair James Gurling, Tony Harris, Miranda Helena Cole Callum James Elaine Bagshaw Joshua Dixon Alex Hegenbarth FCEC Chair FFRC Chair Roberts, FASC Chair Littlemore, FPDC Chair YLs Chair Caron Lindsay Gordon Victoria Marsom Mark Pack Pauline Pearce Candy Piercy Alice Thomas Gerald Vernon- Lishman Jackson Non-Voting: Federal Board helpdesk Terry Stacy, LGA Rep Alistair Carmichael MP, Chief Whip (Commons) Members of the Federal Board will be Mike German, Federal Treasurer available at the Federal Board helpdesk Saturday 16 March 10.30–12.30 near the Information Desk in the York & 14.00–16.00 Nick Harvey, Federal Chief Executive Barbican at the following times: Sunday 17 March 10.30–12.30 Will Dyer, Staff Rep The Federal Conference Committee Geoff Payne, Zoë O’Connell, Nicholas Da Tom Brake MP Baroness Sarah Brown Sally Burnell Jon Ball Chair Vice Chair Costa, Vice Chair Sal Brinton Victor James Gurling Cara Jenkinson Susan Juned Jenni Lang Liz Lynne Chris Maines Simon McGrath Chamberlain Non-Voting: Nick Harvey, Federal Chief Executive Amy Westcott, Staff Rep Joe Otten Mary Reid Jennie Rigg Paul Tilsley Heidi Worth Mike Ross, Chief Steward, co-opted Members of the FCC will be available at the FCC helpdesk Friday 15 March 17.00–18.00 Information Desk at the following tmes: Saturday 16 March 09.00–10.30 & 14.00–16.00 Conference Extra, Spring 2019 DEMAND BETTER THAN BREXIT 2 The Federal Policy Committee Vince Cable Duncan Brack, Jeremy Sarah Ludford, Belinda Brooks- Catherine Baroness Sal Sally Burnell MP, Chair Vice Chair Hargreaves, Vice Vice Chair Gordon Bearder MEP Brinton Chair Christine Cheng Richard Cole Tony Greaves Antony Hook Kamran Elizabeth Judith Jolly Susan Juned Hussein Jewkes Heather Kidd Alisdair Peter Price Catherine Baroness Julie Paul Tilsley David Weston Chris White McGregor Royce Smith Non-Voting: Richard Kemp, LGA Rep Geoff Payne, FCC Chair Tara Copeland, YL Rep Dr Mohsin Khan, LDCRE Rep Jim Williams Novotel York Centre Fishergate, Fewster Way, York, YO10 4FD Tel: 01904 611660– Fax: 01904 610925 – Email: [email protected] Novotel York is a five minute walk from the Barbican where the main event is being held so an ideal place to meet for refreshments. Restaurant Opening Times Breakfast: 6.30am-10.00am Lunch: 12.30pm-2.00pm Dinner: 6.00pm-10.00pm Bar Celebrate the conference in style with a 15% discount in draft beer and house wine 7.30pm – 8.30pm on the 15th March Grab and Go Tea or coffee takeaway £1.90 Tea, coffee & choice of pastry £2.60 Crispy bacon baps £3.95 Sandwich & crisps £5.00 And more…. Le Club Accor Hotels, collect loyalty points for each stay in our hotel Conference Extra, Spring 2019 DEMAND BETTER FOR THE NHS 3 York Welcomes the Liberal Democrats Spring Conference MEET IN YORK: BRITAIN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY Whisky Tasting With Alistair Carmichael MP A unique opportunity to taste, discuss and learn a bit about malt whisky in a friendly and relaxed environment. Tickets: £30 (numbers limited) Apply to [email protected] Or call 07469 714839 Proceeds to support campaigning in Orkney and Shetland 2130 - 2300, Saturday 16 March Micklegate and Bootham, Hilton Conference Extra, Spring 2019 DEMAND BETTER FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT 4 Information update Compulsory bag checks Q&A sessions Please note that there will be compulsory bag checks at Spring Conference upon arrival at the There will be a series of Q&A sessions York Barbican, contrary to what was published at Spring conference where you can ask in the Conference Agenda & Directory. questions of our spokespeople. This is a venue management decision All sessions take place on supported by the local police force in light of the Saturday 16 March profile of our event. Our security staff will only in the be looking for illegal items such as guns, bombs York Barbican, Lendal Room. and knives. Please be assured that each bag 11.00–12.00 check should take no more than a few seconds Home Affairs per person. To ensure that you can access the With Baroness Lorely Burt, venue as quickly as possible, please only bring Sir Ed Davey MP essential items with you. Please allow time for and Lord Jonathan Marks tbc. queuing during key times – particularly after lunch and ahead of popular events. 12.00–13.00 Transport and Infrastructure Please note that large bags and suitcases are With Baroness Jenny Randerson, not allowed into the York Barbican. Jamie Stone MP and Lord Andrew Stunnell. Electronic speaker’s cards 15.00–16.00 Speaker’s cards can be submitted online up to Brexit one hour before the start of the debate at With Tom Brake MP, www.libdems.org.uk/speakers-card. Cards can Lord Dick Newby tbc also be submitted in person as usual before and and Baroness Sarah Ludford tbc. during the debate. See page 8 of the Agenda and Directory. Conference Rally No conference experience is complete without joining Lib Dems from across the country at the Conference Rally! The rally will have a host of speakers, from Jo Swinson to Ed Davey and Vince Cable. Expect also a number of additional guests and a special segment from the Exit from Brexit team that will get you on your feet. When? Friday evening, 18.30–19.30 Where? York Barbican, Auditorium Conference Extra, Spring 2019 DEMAND BETTER FOR SCHOOLS 5 Conference venue plan update Amended venue plan, updated from the plan in the Conference Agenda & Directory. York Barbican Key to venue plan 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Information desk 16 Female toilet 26 15 LD 27 Male toilet 14 Image 28 Disabled toilet 13 29 Catering 12 Seating area 11 10 9 8 31 30 32 Stairs L Lift Exhibition stand – key to stand numbers on page 7. Auditorium ➔ ➔ ➔➔ 33 1 VY 6 7 Lendal Room 5 ➔ 34 ➔ Exit 4 2 3 ➔ L ➔ First floor,seating, catering, Fishergate Security / toilets and smoking area pass check Restaurant ➔ Entrance to secure zone On-site Registration ➔➔ PARAGON STREET Conference Daily View Conference Daily on Saturday and Sunday at www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers Limited copies will be available at the Information Desk in the York Barbican. Conference Extra, Spring 2019 DEMAND BETTER COMMUNITIES 6 Exhibition update Amendments and additions to the exhibition listings in the Conference Agenda & Directory. Exhibitors listed by Directory of exhibitors stand number The following exhibitors are additional to those listed in the Conference Agenda & Directory. 1 Green Liberal Democrats 2 & 3 LDCRE 4 European Movement UK ALDE Party The ALDE Party is the party for liberal democrat 5 Rights-Liberties-Justice (LDLA) values in Europe. 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It provides guidance and mentoring 21 Prater Raines Ltd at every stage from approval and selection through 22 ALDC – Liberal Democrat Campaigners and to election campaigning membership enquiries: Jane Councillors Smithard ([email protected]) www.libdempca.org.uk 34 23 LGA Liberal Democrats 24 Liberal Democrat History Group 25 RISO UK Ltd / Midshire Business Systems 26 Association of LD Trade Unionists Visit York To explore York is to explore 2000 years of history, 27 Liberal Reform visit us for all the local information you need on 28 Young Liberals what to see, do and where to eat during your stay.