The Local Government Association Liberal Democrat Group and ALDC have put together a packed fringe and training programme for this year’s Autumn Conference.
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Friday 17 September
Winning in leave areas
17.35−18.45
Hear from leading Liberal Democrats on how can win in areas where we have leave voters with both Labour and Tory MPs. Speakers from Portsmouth, Sunderland, Stockport.
Speakers: Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Leader, Portsmouth City Council; Councillor Niall Hodson, Group Leader, Sunderland City Council; Councillor Lisa Smart, PPC Hazel Grove
Chair: Councillor Heather Kidd, Chair, LGA Liberal Democrat Group
ALDC campaigners awards with Willie Rennie MSP
17.35−18.45
Join ALDC and Willie Rennie MSP as we celebrate the best Lib Dem successes from across the country. The Campaigners award is always a fun opportunity to find great ideas and enjoy a laugh with friends.
Speakers: Willie Rennie, MSP; Baroness Ros Scott
Saturday 18 September
In conversation with Naomi Long MLA
13.05−14.15
Minister of Justice for Northern Ireland and leader of the Alliance Party, Naomi Long MLA, tells us about how the Alliance is moving forwards and building a better Northern Ireland.
Speaker: Naomi Long MLA
Chair: Lord Mike German
The good, the bad and the ugly: what the planning reforms mean for councils and campaigners
16.20−17.30
Hear from leading Liberal Democrats on what the government’s planning proposals will mean for communities up and down the country.
Speakers: Baroness Dorothy Thornhill, Housing Spokesperson in the Lords; Councillor Pippa Heylings, LGA Liberal Democrat Planning Lead; Councillor Bridget Smith (Chair) Deputy Leader, LGA Liberal Democrat Group; Councillor Alan Connett, Leader, Teinbridge District Council
Sunday 19 September
How they won in Sunderland, Sussex and St Albans
13.05−14.15
With lead campaigners from Sunderland, West Sussex and St Albans talk us through their successes in the 2021 Local Elections with opportunity for audience questions.
Speakers: Councillor Paul Edgeworth, Sunderland; Councillor Chris White,
St Albans; Councillor Kirsty Lord, Sussex Council
Build Back Local: how do we harness the power of local government to level-up across the country?
16.20 – 17.30
Speakers: Councillor Amanda Hopgood, Leader, Durham County Council (Chair), Councillor Joe Harris, LGA Lib Dem Group Leader; Tim Farron MP, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson; Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, President, LGA; Polly Mackenzie, Chief Executive, Demos.
Training
As ever, a full and compressive training programme for members is being provided by ALDC. Sessions cover: finding great candidates; becoming a councillor; being an effective and successful ward councillor; organising your work and making an impact on the council; local single issue campaigns; talking to voters; postal votes; literature and comms; digital campaigning (emails and Facebook); growing your council group; building a team; developing your local message; campaigning on the council; surveys and petitions; and training for agents.
Download the Liberal Democrat Group and ALDC fringe and training programme pamphlet
Please note that our training programme pamphlet PDF is not fully accessible.