We are delighted to announce that our Autumn Conference 2018 will be at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline on Saturday 8th September.
After a successful conference in Aviemore, we cannot wait to see what Dunfermline has in store for us!
If you didn't make it to Aviemore, you can find a Conference round up here:
Parliamentarians, councillors and supporters gathered in Aviemore at the end of April to debate health, the state of the police force, education and much more.
It was a lively weekend with a number of packed out fringe events looking at everything from diversity to farming.
Conference passed motions on...
- Improving animal welfare regulations and licensing
- Tackling the 8 million tonnes of plastic that is dumped in the sea each year
- Revamping the immigration system to make it more welcoming
- Setting up bank hubs so small communities don't lose services
- Committing to comprehensive police reforms and reviews
- Reducing stigma around cervical cancer screenings
- Working with European partners on Syria and being open to more refugees
The young liberals lodged two motions of their own. One on decriminalising abortion and another on allowing 16 year-olds to stand as candidates, which has already attracted some cross-party support.
Willie used his speech to highlight Liberals leading the way on public policy in areas such as policing, mental health and social care. He also called for the Health Secretary to resign over shameful NHS failings and criticised Ruth Davidson for not making a bigger impact on the Brexit negotiations.
Vince Cable closed the conference with a speech on Brexit, he called on the SNP to support calls for a referendum on the final deal.
Autumn Conference 2018
We are delighted to be going to the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline for this years Autumn Conference which will be held on the 8th September. If it is anything like our Spring Conference, we can promise a full day of exciting policy debate, fringes, and exhibitions. We are always looking for ways to improve your Conference experience, so if you have any suggestions please email them through to hq@scotlibdems.org.uk
Early Bird Rates - ends 20th July!
Full Rate: £30
Concessions: £20
First timers: £10
The following are entitled to the concession rate: An unemployed person; the dependent spouse of an unemployed person; a student; a school student; anyone in receipt of income support, family credit or housing benefit; anyone living on a state pension or a private pensionof less than £12,000 per annum; a member of YLS.
Useful Conference Resources:
Download: Guide to writing a conference motion
Download: First-timer's guide to conference
Download: How to fill out a speakers card
Key dates for your diary:
5pm on 2nd July - Get your motions into the Conference Committee by this date and you will be guaranteed feedback!
Midday on 13th July – deadline for motions
Midnight on 20th July - Early Bird Discount Ends
Midday on 24th August - deadline for holding and topical motions
Midday on 5th September – deadline for amendments
5pm on the 7th September - deadline for Emergency Motions or Topical Issues
Commercial bookings
Our conferences are at the heart of our party and our policy making process. With speeches, policy debates, fringe events, seminars and many networking opportunities, our Spring Conference 2018 will provide you with the perfect environment to meet our parliamentarians, councillors, candidates and members. For information on the wide range of ways that you and your organisation can engage with our Party, please contact hq@scotlibdems.org.uk or call 0131 337 2314.
Call 0131 337 2314 or email hq@scotlibdems.org.uk for further information.
