Liberal Democrat party conference, 20 September – 23 September
Civil Society reception
Sunday 21 September, 7:45pm | Sherborne Room, Hycliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth
Hosted by Lloyds Bank Foundation with Local Trust and the Royal Voluntary Service
Our communities are filled with hopeful, determined people making the lives of their neighbours better. But after the challenges of the last half decade, the cracks in the charity sector are showing. There are simply not enough funds or volunteers to meet need.
Join us as we discuss why civil society needs policymakers to unite behind three changes: unlocking charitable giving – through a national philanthropy strategy and local government partnerships; investment in social infrastructure; and support for volunteering.
Speakers include:
- Matt Hyde, Chief Executive, Lloyds Bank Foundation
- Catherine Johnstone, Chief Executive, RVS
- Rachel Rowney, Chief Executive, Local Trust
- Lisa Smart, MP for Hazel Grove and Home Affairs and Women and Equalities spokesperson
- Max Wilkinson, MP for Cheltenham and Culture, Media and Sports spokesperson
- Chair: Nicole Sykes, Director of Policy, Lloyds Bank Foundation
Email events@lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk to register.
Labour party conference, 28 September – 1 October
Building social capital for neighbourhoods,
Monday 29 September, 10 – 10:50am | Education Area 2, Museum of Liverpool
Hosted by the New Statesman with 3ni
At a time where local government and public services are under growing pressure, it is more important than ever to place power, resources and decision-making into the hands of local communities.
At this public panel, we look forward to discussions covering learning from past regeneration programmes and community-led initiatives like Big Local.
Speakers include:
- Daniel Crowe; Director, 3ni
- Cllr Jane Ashworth OBE, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Dr Henry Kippin, Chief Executive North East Combined Authority
- Debbie Stephens, Chief Executive, L30 Community Centre
- Chair: Chris Deerin, Scotland Editor, New Statesman
The devolution revolution: shifting power for national renewal
Monday 29 September, 15:15 – 16:30pm | Education Area 3, Museum of Liverpool
Hosted by IPPR North
The devolution revolution is gaining momentum. At this public panel, expect engaging explorations around how devolution can deliver a more inclusive, prosperous and democratic England – and what it will take to make this moment count.
Speakers include:
- Rachel Rowney, Chief Executive, Local Trust
- Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
- Jack Burkinshaw, Chair, Brereton Big Local CIO and Brereton Million Partnership
- Maya Ellis, MP for Ribble Valley and member of MHCLG Committee (invited)
- Chair: Zoë Billingham, Director, IPPR North
If you’re attending the party conferences this year and are looking to connect, please email policy@localtrust.org.uk.