Conference agenda
Our 2025 agenda contains a wide range of speakers, discussion, presentations, training sessions and opportunities to participate. You can collect a paper copy of the agenda at the registration desk
| 0930 | Doors open | |
| 1000 | Welcome to Conference | Jacqui Morley Chair, Conference Committee Marie Goldman MP for Chelmsford |
| 1015 | Speech | Josh Babarinde MP for Eastbourne |
| 1040 | Local Government Reorganisation What does it mean for people and our party? | Cllr Lucy Nethsingha Leader Cambridgeshire CC Justin Griggs National Association of Local Councils Cllr Liz Leyshan Deputy Leader Somerset (unitary) CC Cllr Stephen Robinson Leader Chelmsford Council |
| 1120 | BREAK | |
| 1135 | Local Government Reorganisation Workshops | 1. Town and parish councils in lecture theatre 2.1 2. Setting up a unitary council in lecture theatre 2.34 3. Winning unitary council seats in lecture theatre 1.1 |
| 1220 | Local Government Reorganisation Feedback and summary | Cllr Lucy Nethsingha Cambridgeshire CC Justin Griggs National Association of Local Councils Cllr Stephen Robinson Chelmsford Council |
| 1240 | Regional Reports | Chris White Chair John Shreeve Treasurer Graham Whiting Secretary |
| 1250 | Constitutional amendments – read details | Mackenzie Gregory (chair) |
| 1300 | LUNCH (served in the foyer) | |
| 1415 | Regional development plan consultation | Chris White Chair |
| 1435 | Parliamentary reports | Andy McGowan (chair) Charlotte Cane MP Victoria Collins MP |
| 1455 | Young Liberals Update | Will Tennison Chair, Young Liberals |
| 1505 | How are we doing? Local by-election analysis | Richard Cole ALDC |
| 1520 | Tackling Reform | Sam Oliver Head of Campaigns and Elections |
| 1600 | CONFERENCE CLOSES |
Training sessions (to be confirmed)
| 1040–1125 | Election Law for Local Elections or Fundraising |
| 1135 | Be a local party returning officer |
| 1330-1415 | Relationship between Candidates, Agent and Campaign Team or Young Liberals training session or Candididate approval and selection |
| 1435-1520 | Keeping on the right side of data protection law |
| 1505-1600 | Policy committee consultation |