ALDC at Autumn Conference

ALDC have an full programme of training, events, fringe meetings and our AGM taking place at Lib Dem Autumn Conference in Brighton (Saturday 14 September to Tuesday 17 September).

You can also come and see us at our stand in the Exhibition Hall at the time.

Training

Delivered by experienced Lib Dem campaigners and councillors our training sessions cover a range of subjects to help you and your team on the council and in the community.

Our full list of sessions is below and the full training programme can be found on the directory here.

Lib Dem Disco

The awesome highlight of any Autumn Conference, Lib Dem Disco, returns on Saturday 14 September from 10pm to late. Brought to you by ALDC and Cambridge Lib Dems.

Expect special guest DJ sets, and a few MPs showing off their moves. Tickets are on sale now. Get yours here:

Fringes

ALDC and LGA Liberal Democrats will also be holding a number of Fringes at conference. For those new to conference Fringes are policy or issue based panel discussions with audience Q&A. They have their own special slots in the conference agenda in the morning, lunchtime and early evening.

Saturday 14 September

Countdown to the Counties (with Lib Dem Podcast)
Join the Lib Dem Podcast team and guest speakers to talk about the opportunities and risks in the upcoming 2025 County Council Elections. With Cllr Sarah Boad (Warwickshire County Council), Will Forster MP (Woking), Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council), Cllr Alex Wagner (Shropshire Council) and Cllr John Potter (Lancashire County Council).
13:00 – 14:00
Consort Room, Grand Hotel

ALDC AGM and Campaigner Awards
ALDC looks forward to welcoming members to their AGM and to celebrate this year’s Campaigner Awards (presented by Willie Rennie MSP)
20:15 – 21:30
Alexandra Room, Grand Hotel

Sunday 15 September

Dementia Care: Council and Community (with Alzheimer’s UK)
ALDC and the Alzheimer’s Society talk through the challenges and best practice for dealing with dementia on the council and in our communities. With Cllr Prue Bray (Leader of Wokingham Borough Council), Emily Hinde (Policy Manager Alzheimer’s UK), Cllr Peter Taylor (Mayor of Watford), Cllr Wendy Taylor (Newcastle City Council and LGA Lib Dem spokesperson for community wellbeing).
11:30 – 12:30
The Pavilion, Grand Hotel

Community Energy: Powering the Future
Hear some examples of local energy schemes and how they can help both local communities and the planet! Chair: Cllr Joe Harris (Leader LGA Liberal Democrat Group). Speakers include Pippa Heylings MP.
13:00 – 14:00
The Pavilion, Grand Hotel

Local Government Reception (LGA Lib Dems and ALDC)
Celebrate a year of success both at local and parliamentary levels! All friends of Local Government welcome. With Cllrs Joe Harris and Prue Bray, and Ed Davey MP.
19:45 – 21:00
Alexandra Room, Grand Hotel

Monday 16 September

Funding Local Government: The oncoming storm
How can councils survive in an era of “There is no money left”? With Helen Morgan MP, Keith House (Leader of Eastleigh BC) and a guest speaker from public sector procurement specialists Efficio.
13:00 – 14:00
Alexandra Room, Grand Hotel