Labour Conference Guide

Annual Conference 07

driving stronger performance - making services accountable - putting people in charge

Annual Conference 07

LGA supporting councils in:

ON THE

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CAMPAIGN

shopping sightseeing

INNOVATIONS

and eating out

ways to win on the web

From homes for all to more jobs, local government has the answers. Councils are the only part of the public sector with a proven track record in driving up performance and giving local people a voice. The government should give councils more powers to solve problems in complex areas.

WHAT’S ON WHEN Conference timetable and full fringe listings

• For housing: councils are ready to tackle the shortage of housing and are keen to work closely with government to make more affordable social housing a reality. • For economic properity: councils need the right economic levers if all our cities are to match London and our best European counterparts. • For health: councils can ensure value for money by taking the lead on arranging health care and organising preventative care and services.

“It is right that local councils, not Whitehall, should have more power over the things that matter to their community and from economic regeneration to public transport, the empowerment and strengthening of local councils and local communities is what we must now do."

Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP For further information contact LGconnect on 020 7664 3131 or visit our website at www.lga.gov.uk

Bournemouth 23 – 27 September

• For young people: central and local government both want to ensure young people receive proper opportunities to make something of their lives.

Guide to

MEET THE TEAM new faces in Gordon’s first cabinet

Conference Bournemouth 23 – 27 September 0351_07 Reproduced from the Labour Party website, labour.org.uk. Promoted by Peter Watt, General Secretary, the Labour Party, on behalf of the Labour Party both at 39 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HA.

Contents Welcome to Conference Join Team Labour Campaign innovations A message from Harriet Harman Campaign focus Renewing party democracy Opposition watch The new team Winning on the web Campaign training workshops Back to the beach Bournemouth’s best bites Labour Party stand For your security Conference timetable Exclusive offers for Labour members Labour’s green credentials A-Z of useful information Island site map Computer training at Conference Fringe listings Party event listings Exhibitors listings Exhibition information Best stand competition BIC floor plans Town plan with fringe venues

A message from the General Secretary

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Photo credits: C.Smith/Silverfish, Gus Cambpell, Photos.com, Bournemouth Borough Council, The Labour Party

Conference activity goes on both inside and outside the hall, virtually round the clock – worried you might miss something? We hope this guide will help. This year it’s in a smaller format to make it easier to carry around with you, and includes useful information about every aspect of our Conference in Bournemouth, whether you’re attending as a delegate, visitor or exhibitor, and whether you’re a first-timer or an old hand. As well as the official timetable, this booklet also includes comprehensive fringe listings, a guide to the exhibitions, maps of the town and venue and advice on where to shop and what to eat. Of course, as well as all this useful information, we also include political messages from our new Leadership team of Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman, plus information about our campaigns, and resources available for local parties to use. Whatever capacity you’re attending Conference in, I hope this guide will help you make the most of the time you spend in Bournemouth. Best regards

Peter Watt General Secretary

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Welcome to Conference

Towards a first class education system Education can help set free individuals and whole groups of people. The NUT has an enormous body of knowledge and experience from which to draw and a unique record in promoting progress in education. Our policies have enriched the lives of generations of children and young people. Teachers are on the front line in tackling issues of social class, poverty, ill health, and inequality generally. Schools need high quality, dedicated, committed and enthusiastic teachers. Teachers’ pay must not be eroded by inflation. Each teacher should have access to professional development.

Adverse factors which are beyond the control of individual schools but impact upon children’s learning can be tackled by schools working in partnership with others. In this way we welcome the involvement of charities, the voluntary sector, local councils and employers in the development of education and the eradication of poverty. Teachers will engage with the concept of linking schools with businesses, colleges and universities. School communities should not fear the involvement of people with energy and passion to provide genuinely new and constructive opportunities for young people. It is time, however, to move away from a market approach to education. It is time to end the approach that pits school against school in a competition for children based upon targets, testing and tables. It is time to halt the Government’s academies programme and refresh education thinking with the aim of a good local school for every child.

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It is only through the enthusiastic commitment of teachers that together we will achieve the Prime Minister’s aspiration of “the biggest expansion in educational opportunity our country has ever seen”.

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Welcome to Conference

Welcome to Conference from Gordon Brown protect and extend the British way of life. And by having the confidence not just to govern in the centre ground but to shape and enlarge the centre ground around our values and the values that matter to the country, we will not make the mistakes other parties are making.

I am pleased to welcome you all to our 2007 Annual Conference in Bournemouth. Our conference offers us the opportunity to set out our vision for a Britain where people can rise as far as their talents take them, and then the talents of each of us can contribute to the wellbeing and security of all. And with these values – opportunity, community, security – we should continue to do what we have been doing – to reach out to the whole country. Meeting the big challenges facing Britain by reaching out to the decent instincts of the British people. It is by listening to and learning from the British people that we have been responding to the need for change with change in our NHS, change in our schools, change with affordable housing, change to build trust in government, and change to

We are optimistic about the future not pessimistic. We will build from people’s potential for good, believing as we do that there is no weakness in Britain that cannot be fixed by the strengths of Britain and no problem too big in Britain that cannot be solved by the best values of the British people.

“It is by listening to and learning from the British people that we have been responding to the need for change” We must be modern, not backward looking. We will continue to appeal to the mainstream, not the fringe. And we must continue to listen to the British people, not speak just to ourselves. All of us joined the Labour Party because continued on page 5

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Welcome to Conference

UNITE SENDS GREETINGS TO ALL DELEGATES ATTENDING THE LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE

We look forward to working with Gordon Brown and the new government in developing a Social Justice agenda. Unite calls on the government to protect jobs, to promote workplace rights, to safeguard pensions, to create affordable housing and to remove the private sector abuses from our public services.

JOIN US WHEN WE MARCH WITH A MESSAGE FOR LABOUR Sunday 23rd September 2007 Labour Party Conference Bournemouth Assemble 1.00pm at Meyrick Park

TOGETHER WE'RE STRONGER Derek Simpson & Tony Woodley, Joint General Secretaries of Unite Join online at www.unitetheunion.com

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we see it as the vehicle to give expression to our values and our vision of the good society. We know and value the fact that political parties are an integral part of a thriving democracy. But we know that while the British people are increasingly politically interested, joining pressure groups and campaigning on local and global issues, traditional party political activity has never been so low. So just as in the past we renewed our party in preparation for government, now the new circumstances we face mean we must reform our party again. This time of change must also be a time for renewal.

“I believe that it is time to fundamentally reform the way we the Labour Party listen to the British people, and involve them and engage with their needs and aspirations”

Welcome to Conference I believe that it is time to fundamentally reform the way we the Labour Party listen to the British people, and involve them and engage with their needs and aspirations.

“I urge all who share our values to join us in making Britain the country it can be” What drew the British people to new Labour in the 1990’s was that we would give priority to the needs of hard working families – and this must drive all our decisions now and in the future. By seeking as party members to engage more with the public, we can usher in a new era of participation where Labour is renewed, speaking to and reflecting the concerns and aspirations of the British people. And as we reach out to all who share our vision of a better Britain of rising aspirations and new and better opportunities I urge all who share our values to join us in making Britain the country it can be.

Renewal means inspiring people with our values – earning the trust of the country – and renewal also means we need the Labour Party to build connections with every section of our community.

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Join Team Labour

Join Team Labour We know that Labour wins elections when its members campaign together and that elections aren’t won in the four weeks before polling day – that’s why we’ve launched Team Labour.

What is Team Labour? It’s simple – Team Labour consists of members and supporters who’ve signed up to do what’s necessary to help Labour win again. Our ask is simple: spend just one “national campaign day” every quarter in your nearest marginal constituency. The next campaign day is 1 December 2007.

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How do I join Team Labour? Visit the Team Labour Action Centre on your MpURL – Labour’s members net at

labour.org.uk/membersnet. In your Team Labour Action Centre you can: • Get details of and sign up to campaign events in your nearest key seat • get details of and sign up to campaign events in your own constituency • e–mail a friend to join Team Labour • print off Labour’s current campaign poster to display in your window or office • e–mail campaign poster to friends.

Join Team Labour

What else can I do? In future you’ll also be able to use your Team Labour Action Centre to: • Call members from home and ask them to sign up to a Team Labour event or activity • call key seat voters from your own home • write a letter to the local newspaper • campaign for Labour online. Why should I join Team Labour? As well as the satisfaction you’ll gain from knowing that you’re helping Labour win you can also earn points by getting involved in Team Labour. You get: • 20 points for every session in a key seat • five points for every session in your own seat

• five points for recruiting a friend to Team Labour • one point for printing off a resource or e–mailing a poster to a friend. Rewards will be delivered to members and local parties who have accrued most points: • Top activists will be invited to special events e.g. with senior politicians • CLPs can trade points for campaign materials in our online shop.

What’s happened so far? We’ve held two national campaign days so far this year, in July and September, and we’ve seen hundreds of members from across the country sign up to Team Labour and get involved in events in every single marginal seat.

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Campaign innovations

Campaign innovations Over the past year we’ve launched new products to help elected representatives and local parties campaign more effectively. Thousands of members are already using them, so read on to find out more – or visit the Labour Party Stand for live demonstrations.

Labour Contact Creator Labour Contact Creator will be launched later this year and will replace the existing voter database system – Labour.contact. Labour Contact Creator will perform all the functions of Labour.contact, but will also: • be online, allowing national, regional and local users to update live voter records • cut–out waits for downloads, automatic rolling register updates and marked register information displayed on Voter ID sheets • allow local parties to use email and text messages to communicate with voters • synchronise directly with Interactive Web Creator allowing you to capture information from voters online • synchronise directly with Print Creator allowing you to personalise high quality printed literature.

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Interactive Web Creator Interactive Web Creator, the party’s online communications tool, is helping hundreds of elected representatives and local parties to campaign effectively online. Interactive Web Creator will give you a modern, interactive and data driven website to enhance local campaigns. From displaying news, to writing blogs and holding online surveys and polls – Interactive Web Creator has it all. And its interactive map helps you plot Labour’s achievements in your area.

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Labour Print Creator Print Creator is the party’s online editing system which enables users to create high quality campaign literature using professionally designed templates. There is a range of full colour, single colour and two colour templates which users can populate with their own stories and images whilst maintaining the party’s branding and style. One of the most exciting features of print creator is the new direct mail facility it offers. Users can upload databases of electors direct to their templates to create high quality direct mail.

MpURLs – Labour’s members net MpURLs – Labour’s members net is now a thriving online community of Labour Party members which gives the party a modern way to communicate with members, and for members across the country to talk to each other. Thousands of members are using membersnet to advertise and sign up to campaigning events; discuss issues within their CLP using the virtual meeting room; discuss issues with members from across the country and use the Message Centre to contact other Labour Party members.

To get more details about any of these products or see live demonstrations please visit the Labour Party stand in the Purbeck Hall.

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Welcome to Conference

Meeting the carbon challenge: reality or rhetoric? Standard Life Investments is pleased to sponsor a debate on UK carbon management initiatives: Meeting the carbon challenge. Phil Woolas MP, Minister for the Environment, Defra (tbc) Tom Clarke, Science Correspondent, Channel 4 News (tbc) Julie McDowell, Head of Socially Responsible Investment Standard Life Investments Richard Lambert, Director General, CBI (tbc) Tuesday 25 September, 08.00 - 09.00 Tralee Hotel, Cork Ballroom.

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Harriet Harman

A message from Harriet Harman We meet in Bournemouth for our 2007 Annual Conference in good spirit; proud of what we have achieved after ten years in government, and confident as we face the challenges ahead.

It was an honour and a privilege to be elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party earlier this year, and it is an honour and a privilege to work alongside Gordon Brown, our new Leader and Prime Minister.

“We meet in Bournemouth for our 2007 Annual Conference in good spirit” John Prescott will certainly be a hard act to follow. John’s hard work and instinctive feel for the mood of the Labour Party played a major part in our success over the last decade. We owe an enormous debt to Tony Blair and John Prescott who together led us to three election victories, and we wish them both well for the future.

“We have to work together tirelessly to expose the hollow sham that is Cameron’s Conservative Party” We are confident because there is a real sense out there that under Gordon’s strong leadership our Labour government has tapped into the national mood. We are united with a sense of common purpose, whereas David Cameron’s Tories are back to doing what they do best: backbiting, squabbling and infighting. But we should never be complacent. We have to work together tirelessly to expose the hollow sham that is Cameron’s Conservative Party. We’ve got lots to do over the coming months. Under Gordon’s leadership we will rebuild the party, renew our plans for the future and win a fourth term Labour government. By working together, united as a team, I know we can make it happen.

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Campaign focus

Campaign focus When he became Leader and Prime Minister, Gordon Brown also appointed six party vice–chairs to work with Harriet Harman, the NEC and the party. The vice– chairs would like to introduce themselves and tell you a little more about their roles and the work they will be doing in the future.

Ian Cawsey

Dawn Butler Re-engaging with young people needs to be one of our top political priorities. My role is about re-engaging with young people and I want to ensure that their views are sought from all over the country. In 1997, 68 per cent of 18-24 year olds voted. In 2001 this fell to 39 per cent and in 2005 just 37 per cent. I want to buck this trend and I hope that my new role as a vice–chair will enable me to do that.

Animal welfare has been a priority for Labour in government. But I want us to be more ambitious to ensure this country has the best animal welfare in the World. As a party vice-chair I welcome the contribution members can make. Stop me for a chat at conference or email me at [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you!

Joan Ryan As a vice-chair, I will be looking to energise campaigning strategies, particularly targeting key marginal seats. I will be emphasising the need for localised, innovative, integrated campaigning methods. In the run up to the Mayoral and GLA Elections my role will be to encourage MPs, candidates, councillors and members to meet as many local people as possible, giving absolute primacy to local issues.

Martin Salter I am honoured to have been appointed by the Prime Minister as a vice-chair with responsibility for developing campaigning strategies on the environment. I have been building relationships with groups with an environmental agenda to open up communication with Defra Ministers and Labour MPs, MEPs, Councillors and activists. As awareness of Climate Change increases, we must sharpen our focus and be prepared to lead the debate.

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Steve Ladyman There is a greater proportion of key marginal seats in the South East than any other region. My job as a vice chair is to make sure our campaign in the region is unrelenting and addresses the real challenges of the South East so that we win every one of those seats at the next election.

Stephen Timms With almost 80 per cent in Britain claiming religious faith, faith communities are a big influence. Many look at what is happening in the world through the lens of faith – and faith is the starting point for their service in communities, and in the party. But how well do we listen to what they are saying? By listening and co-operating better, we can build the influence of values we share: service, opportunity, responsibility, justice.

Welcome to Conference

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ATL, the UK’s fastest growing education union, is leading the debate to radically overhaul the National Curriculum. ATL believes the curriculum should specify the wide range of skills young people need to lead successful lives, and leave the detail of the exact content to be decided locally. In too many schools, the present curriculum and constant testing puts pressure on children, makes them anxious and stressed, and sets many up to fail. Schools should be nurturing learning environments where pupils can learn and develop the skills they need for life. To find out more about ATL’s campaign for curriculum change, come and meet us on stand P38 in the Purbeck Hall, and test your own skills to win a fantastic prize!

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Renewing party democracy

Renewing party democracy “I want a policy making process that honours the fact that all of us have joined the Labour Party to make a contribution”

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This is how Gordon Brown set out his proposals for renewing and extending party democracy. He set a challenge to all of us, to ensure our policy making remains relevant and rooted in our communities. Central to this challenge is the recognition that responsibility for policy development lies with local parties who need to seize the initiative and organise local events which attract key stakeholders and local opinion formers. This means a shift in focus with local parties looking to engage people from across their communities and not confining debate to a small group of hardcore activists.

Renewing party democracy MPs, Ministers and members of the National Policy Forum all have a role in initiating and leading debates.

local communities. Winning a fourth term depends on our ability to stay connected to the communities we represent.

To help stimulate debate, the NPF second year consultation documents were sent to local parties in August. These documents produced by the six policy commissions set out the key challenges and ask have we got them right, or are there other issues the commissions should focus on before the next, final year documents are produced? These documents are part of our three year policy development cycle and all build towards our next manifesto. So it is vital local parties have their say and take the opportunity to feed in the views of

Conference delegates will have the opportunity to have their say. All six documents will shape the debate on conference floor throughout the week. And in delegate-only closed sessions, senior ministers will debate and discuss policy issues raised in the documents. These sessions will be held on Monday 4.15pm-5.30pm, Tuesday 9am-10.30am and Wednesday 4.15pm-5.30pm. Check the conference arrangements report for more details.

We recognise that a big challenge local parties face is in identifying speakers to help stimulate debate. That’s why we’re establishing a speaker database which members can access via their MpURL, Labour members net. We will launch in October, but in the meantime are looking for members to sign up as speakers. Perhaps you work in the health service and could debate health policy with constituency parties in your area? Or maybe you sit on the board of a local enterprise agency and feel you could contribute to a discussion on the economy? You don’t need to be an expert, but if you have a particular policy interest or background we would like to hear from you. To volunteer for the speakers directory please email emmet_regan@ new.labour.org.uk with your contact details (including membership number and address), which region(s) you could speak in and a short description of your policy interests and background.

Dinner and discussion – making policy part of your local campaigns Earlier this year Greenwich and Woolwich CLP combined policy making and fundraising with an event for party members, politicians and members of the local community. The fundraising dinner allowed participants the opportunity to discuss the major challenges facing the constituency. Each table was tasked with identifying three issues that they thought were the biggest challenges facing their area. The issues ranged from crime and antisocial behaviour to the provision of free bicycles to local students. Nick Raynsford, the local MP, welcomed the evening, saying “it was a great night; we were able to get together, have a nice dinner, raise money for the local party and discuss the issues that really affect the people of Greenwich and Woolwich”. Annual Conference 07 | 15

Welcome to Conference the largest union representing teachers and headteachers throughout the UK

NASUWT

MAKING STATE EDUCATION THE SECTOR OF CHOICE To secure state education as the sector of choice, the NASUWT is campaigning for: G the establishment of clear agreed national strategy for the involvement of the private sector in public services; G public assets to remain in the public sector; G the application of the national framework of pay and conditions to teachers in all state-funded schools; G automatic recognition of trade unions in all state-funded services; G the return of academy schools to the family of state schools.

PROUD OF OUR PUBLIC SERVICES High-quality, fully funded public services are at the heart of a democratic and inclusive society. Public services exist to give expression to the needs and aspirations of individuals and communities and in doing so, to deliver services which meet individual and wider community needs and aspirations. Public services are democratically accountable. They operate in the public interest, promote community cohesion and are valued and respected. They are owned by the public and managed and delivered in trust to the public.

SUPPORTING PUBLIC SERVICES The NASUWT and the National Governors’ Association A seminar for school governors – ‘Personalising Learning’ Zafferano Restaurant (formerly Saint Michel Restaurant), St Michaels Road, Bournemouth Tuesday 25 September 12.45pm - 2pm FREE lunch available

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Opposition watch

Opposition watch David Cameron’s retreat to the right Just like John Major and William Hague before him, David Cameron is being forced to shift further and further to the right in order to shore up his own position. For the dwindling band of Tory moderates left in the Conservative Party, this is depressingly familiar. The grammar schools row demonstrated the limits and superficiality of the changes David Cameron had been making. David Cameron’s response was not to stand firm and strong for change, but to cave in to the rightwingers in his party. Weakened by the grammar schools revolt, in order to shore up his own position, David Cameron has stopped his attempts at modernisation and has reverted to the old themes of the Tory right. They have returned to their obsession with Europe and a European referendum building on their pledge to quit the European People’s Party. David Cameron has reverted to regressive transferable tax allowances – a policy advocated by John Redwood in 1995, John Major in 1997 and William Hague in 2001. On this issue it is the rightwingers who he chooses to side with, and against moderate Tories in the Conservative Party, who described the proposal as ‘bizarre’, ‘detrimental’, and ‘a thoroughly bad idea’.

He is now caving in on housing too. At the beginning of his leadership, David Cameron said he would stand up to old Tory NIMBYism on house building. Yet now, Tory frontbenchers and backbenchers alike are opposing building the new homes we need to put affordable housing within the reach of hard-working families across the country, without a word from the Tory leader. And on that biggest Tory totem of all – unfunded tax cuts – Shadow Chancellor George Osborne has been leading the retreat. After the Tories initially said that upfront tax cuts would be a ‘mistake’ ‘ridiculous’, ‘wrong’ ‘ineffective’ and ‘irresponsible’ George Osborne is now proposing cuts to stamp duty on shares, inheritance tax, corporation tax and stamp duty on property. The new tunes have been replaced by the old. The glib PR and slick marketing techniques are still there but are now being used to dress up the same old Tory positions on grammar schools, Europe, transferable tax allowances, NIMBYism and tax. This Conference will show that Labour is the party with the ideas and values to prepare Britain for the challenges of the future. In contrast, the Tories are caught between what they think they should say and what they really believe. This retreat to the right shows that under David Cameron’s leadership they are unwilling to face up to the change in policy and values they need to make.

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The Politics of Persuasion: Winning over the 21st century voter

Born Identity: Britishness and belonging in today’s Britain

Participation Rewired: Can we have real democratic renewal?

Speakers: Anthony Giddens

Speakers: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP

Speakers: Vera Baird QC MP

House of Lords

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

Solicitor General

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown The Independent

Minister of State (Schools and Learners) (tbc)

Jackie Ashley

Prof Michael Keith

Bobbie Johnson

The Guardian

The Guardian

Catherine Fieschi

Goldsmith’s College, University of London

Demos (Chair)

Rachel Briggs

Demos (Chair)

John Lloyd

Jim Knight MP

Catherine Fieschi

Demos (Chair)

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Fringe

Speakers

Time and venue

Mon 24th Sept

How college learning saves lives

Jim Knight MP, Rowland Foote, Bournemouth & Poole College, Prof Sir Richard Layard, LSE, Prof Alison Wolf, KCL, Alan Tuckett, NIACE, Paul Mackney, NIACE

12.30-2.30pm Royal Bath Mezzanine

Yvette Cooper MP Professor Christine Whitehead, LSE David Orr, National Housing Association

12.30-2.30pm Royal Bath Disraeli

5.30-7pm Royal Bath Mirabelle

Chair: Jenni Russell

Rt Hon Dawn Primarolo, Dr Sue Jebb, Medical Research Council,Rupert Maitland-Titterton, Nestlé UK, Dr Rosemary Leonard GP, BBC Breakfast News

The scale and scope of the NHS’s core offering

Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, John Pelly, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Trust Greenwich, Prof Chris Toumazou, Imperial College London

12.30-2.30pm Royal Bath Mezzanine

Jim Knight MP, Gary Phillips, Lillian Baylis School, Dr Madeline Levin, Child Psychologist, Tim Brighouse, Commissioner for Schools

5.30-7.30pm Royal Bath Bayview

Rt Hon James Purnell MP, Ian Hargreaves, Ofcom, Torin Douglas, BBC, Steve Dowdle, Sony UK

12.30-2.30pm Hot Rocks Club and Bar

Chair: Jenni Russell

Mon 24th Sept

Housing challenges in modern Britain

Partner

Chair: Barbara Gunnell

Mon 24th Sept

Tues 25th Sept

Weight of obesity; what’s the solution?

Chair: Sarah Montague

Tues 25th Sept

Can We Stop Pushy Parents from Ruining Kids’ Education Chair: Jenni Russell

Weds 26th Sept

Media competition and consumer choice Chair: Bill Thompson

For updates and information visit:

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The new team

The new team So much has changed since Gordon Brown became the Labour Party’s new leader and our country’s new Prime Minister, and that change is there to see at the Cabinet table. terror threats in London and Party members will remember the first meeting Glasgow. of Gordon Brown’s new cabinet on 28 June 2007. We saw on the news as the new team walked in two-bytwo.

First through the doors of 10 Downing Street that day were David Miliband and Jacqui Smith. At 39 David Miliband is Britain’s youngest Foreign Secretary in a generation, while Jacqui Smith becomes the first woman to hold the post of Home Secretary. Within days Jacqui won praise for the calm way she handled the

David Miliband meanwhile was joined at the Cabinet table by his brother, Ed. David and Ed are the first brothers to sit in Cabinet for nearly 70 years. Ed takes charge of the Cabinet Office, as well as taking responsibility for the next General Election manifesto. Gordon Brown’s Cabinet is also the first to be attended by a married couple. Ed Balls was appointed to head up the new Department for Children, Schools and Families. He is joined at Cabinet meetings by his wife, Yvette Cooper, Minister with responsibility for Housing policy – one of the key priorities set out by the new Prime Minister.

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Gordon Brown’s new Cabinet is young and dynamic with new appointments of James Purnell and Andy Burnham, both new to the Cabinet at the age of 37. Andy Burnham is the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury, working closely with the new Chancellor,

Alistair Darling. James Purnell returns to head up the Department for Culture, Media and Sport – the Department where he was previously Minister from 2005-2006. Beyond the Cabinet, the wider ministerial team is

The new team David Willetts, the man who set out the Tories’ policy on grammar schools, only to see his Leader cave to the Tory Right and perform a u-turn on the issue. What does the future hold Gordon Brown’s fresh new team has set out an exciting for Labour’s new team? Gordon Brown has already agenda for change in the set out his initial plans future, with significant for the future in a draft policy announcements on housing, health, education legislative programme – another innovation brought and many others. Contrast in by the new government. this with David Cameron, In that statement he set whose own re-shuffle saw out a consultation on the him sack his ‘modernising’ priorities for legislation over Party Chair and demote full of new faces and people with different experiences from different backgrounds – from the worlds of business, defence and diplomacy.

the next year, focusing on Britain’s housing needs; world class education and skills; looking after children in care; improving health and social care; protecting the security and safety of the British people; giving more power to parliament and in turn to the people it serves; tackling climate change; delivering welfare reform; addressing local transport needs; and supporting business. That’s quite an agenda for the new team to deliver.

New Cabinet line-up Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Rt Hon David Miliband MP Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Rt Hon Jack Straw MP Secretary of State for the Home Department Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP Secretary of State for Defence; and, Secretary of State for Scotland Rt Hon Des Browne MP Secretary of State for Health Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP Secretary of State for International Development Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Rt Hon John Hutton MP Leader of the House of Commons (and Lord Privy Seal); Minister for Women; and Labour Party Chair Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; and Secretary of State for Wales Rt Hon Peter Hain MP Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip Rt Hon Geoff Hoon MP Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Rt Hon Ed Balls MP Minister for the Cabinet Office; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Rt Hon James Purnell MP Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Shaun Woodward MP Leader of the House of Lords (and Lord President of the Council) Rt Hon Baroness Ashton of Upholland Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills Rt Hon John Denham MP Also attending Cabinet Minister for the Olympics and London Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP Lords Chief Whip and Captain of the Gentlemen at Arms Rt Hon Lord Grocott Attorney General Rt Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC Minister for Housing Yvette Cooper MP Minister for Africa, Asia and UN Rt Hon Lord Malloch Brown

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Winning on the web

Winning on the web Over two thirds of people in the UK now use the internet on a regular basis. Indeed, the web is fast becoming more important than TV with recent research showing that the average internet user now spends an average of 41 days online each year compared with 37 days spent watching TV. And, contrary to popular belief, it’s not just the young - a recent survey showed that internet usage has edged ahead of DIY and gardening as the favourite hobby of pensioners. This has important implications for politics as the internet becomes one of the most important places where people get their information. Research from the 2006 elections in the US showed that over 40 per cent of voters used the internet to find out more about political parties and politicians. That’s why, as well as products like Interactive Web Creator and Labour’s membersnet (which you can read more about on page 8), we’ve been developing the following tools to enable you to help Labour win on the web.

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Labour:Central Have you ever been surfing the Internet and seen something that you think the Labour community should read? Have you ever watched a funny video on YouTube or thought your blog entry should be on the front page of labour.org.uk? Labour: Central is our new communication tool which lets the Labour community decide what information is displayed on labour.org.uk. We’re letting Labour’s online community share its good taste with members and supporters alike by submitting and rating relevant content from throughout the Internet. The most popular content will then be given a prominent placing on labour.org.uk and within Labour:Central itself. You can share your favourites by downloading the Labour:Central toolbar or by visiting labour.org.uk/central and filling in the submission form – so tell us what’s good online and share your good taste!

Winning on the web

iSupport – Labour’s Facebook application Even if you’ve never used the internet in your life, you can hardly fail to have heard of Facebook in recent months. The social networking phenomenon has over 3.5 million users in the UK with an estimated 10,000 people joining every day. London has also become the biggest regional “network” in the world on the site with three quarters of a million people in the Capital logging in on a regular basis. If you’re on Facebook you can now add the Labour Party’s application, iSupport, to your profile to tell your friends why you support the Labour Party, display the latest news from Labour and get details of campaign events near you.

Labour’s Blogging Toolbar Ever wished you could campaign for Labour from the comfort of your own front room? Well now you can. Download Labour’s Blogging Toolbar by visiting labour.org.uk/membersnet. You’ll be able to use it to find the blogs that are talking about the subjects you’re interested in, from education to the environment to the NHS, and make the case for Labour in the discussions, all without having to leave your living room!

Labour:vision Labour’s innovative YouTube channel Labour:vision has allowed us to communicate to new audiences in a dynamic way. During Conference youtube.com/labourvision will be hosting a number of online question and answer sessions with our leading politicians. To ask a question simply visit labour.org.uk, you’ll then be able to submit a question, vote on which questions you’d like answered and try and win support for your question in the discussion forums!

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Campaign training

Campaign training workshops and events Throughout this year’s Annual Conference, there are a range of training sessions open to members. Book your sessions at the Labour Party Stand in the conference exhibition or in advance of conference at labour.org.uk/membersnet

Mon 24 September 10 – 11.30am Keeping Control - holding onto power in a Labour controlled council This course is for Labour councillors, council candidates and party activists who are currently in control of their council - either outright control or in coalition. It will include advice from councillors who have held onto power through difficult electoral cycles by not only delivering quality services for their residents but using the latest communications techniques to out campaign our opposition in the press, on the ground and in the council chamber. 2.30 - 6pm Introduction to Contact Creator and new voter ID questions This session will look at why the party is replacing Labour.Contact, with a new voter database system which will be accessible over the internet, and changing the voter ID questions we use.

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Tue 25 September 10 – 11.30am Women into Parliament Are you seriously interested in standing for parliament this time around? Then this is the session for you. An advanced level workshop offering guidance and information for women determined to be Labour candidates at the next General Election. 12 – 1.30pm Towards the next General Election This session will set out Labour’s strategy for the next General Election. We will cover effective campaigning techniques and how to target different voters and provide an opportunity to share best practice from across the country. 2 – 3.30pm Campaigning against an opposition council This session looks at effective strategies for campaigns against opposition run councils. Come along to share ideas and look at examples from across the country. 4 – 5.30pm Campaigning with new media Online campaigning is already important and will only become even more so. Research in the US showed that 40 per cent of voters used the internet to find out more about political parties and politicians at the last election. However, just putting your site on the internet isn’t enough. This session will cover techniques to help you

Campaign training use new media to campaign effectively including using podcasts, videocasts, blogs and emails.

Wed 26 September 10 – 1pm Being an effective councillor This course is for Labour councillors or council candidates and will cover aspects of how to be an effective councillor. It will include advice on community leadership, delivering quality services, standards and ethics, high visibility campaigning and how best to spend your time in the town hall. There will also be contributions from leading councillors. This course is open to all Labour councillors/candidates and we are particularly keen for new councillors and council candidates to attend this course. This sessions costs £25 to attend – you can pay online at

labour.org.uk/membersnet or at the Labour Party Stand. 1.30 – 3pm Towards the next General Election This session will set out Labour’s strategy for the next General Election. We will cover effective campaigning techniques and how to target different voters and provide an opportunity to share best practice from across the country. 3.30 – 5pm Making the most of Partnership in Power Making policy development a campaigning opportunity - a guide to how Labour makes policy through Partnership in Power and tips on how to ensure your local party can get the most out of policy development by engaging members and your local community.

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Bournemouth

Back to the beach After our 2006 foray into city life in Manchester, Annual Conference 2007 is back in a familiar seaside setting in Bournemouth. Although Conference activity is focused on the island sites of the Bournemouth International Centre, Highcliff Hotel and Pavilion, if you do have a spare afternoon or even an hour or two, Bournemouth has a lot to offer.

At the end of September, when the Labour Party Conference hits town, the weather may still be mild enough for a seaside walk, or to sit outside a bar or restaurant, or in one of Bournemouth’s beautifully-kept parks and gardens. Definitely one of the better class of seaside resorts, Bournemouth’s glorious sandy Blue Flag beaches are kept really clean, with a full-time team of litter pickers, and tractors which rake the sand every morning and evening. Bournemouth’s superior beach huts date back to the 1930’s – you can even rent them from the council for £7 a day. (No staying overnight – don’t be tempted if you’ve been laggardly in getting your Conference hotel booked!) The nearby Dorset coast has been designated a World Heritage site – ‘Jurassic Coast’ – and features the well-known geological features of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Ancient monuments abound in the area, with Stonehenge an hour’s drive away, and Corfe Castle down the coast at Swanage. Of interest to political historians is the notorious ‘rotten borough’ of Old Sarum, now a village on the outskirts of Salisbury, but which in the 17th century sent two MPs to Parliament (one was William Pitt the Elder) with only eleven voters until abolished by the Reform Act of 1832.

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Bournemouth

The centre of town is bisected by the valley formed by the Bourne Stream, flowing through the Lower Gardens and into the sea at the Pier. One side is West Cliff, the other East Cliff, with quite a steep walk in between – so if you end up on the wrong side you may be tempted to get a taxi back! Bournemouth has long shaken off its sedate image as a resort for posh pensioners, and offers a great variety of nightlife, from fashionable bars and nightclubs to traditional pubs, and live music venues offering everything from jazz to indie. Over 250 restaurants, bistros and cafes offer a great choice of eating out in every speciality and price range – see our feature

on pages 28 and 29 for recommendations. Bournemouth is great for shopping, with the town centre just a short walk from the Conference island site. You’ll find familiar High Street shops on the West Cliff side, including Debenhams and Marks & Spencer as well as lots of smaller stores in the Avenue Shopping Centre. Head for the East Cliff for more exclusive fashion shops, as well as loads of delis, jewellers and quirky independent boutiques and gift shops. More information from bournemouth.co.uk, or call Visitor Information on 01202 451 700.

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Eating out

Bournemouth’s best bites Restaurants featured on these pages are just a small selection of hundreds in Bournemouth. For a full listing of restaurants, pubs and inns check bournemouth.co.uk

They are arranged by proximity to the island site assuming you are on foot; ‘further afield’ entries are no more than a 10-minute taxi ride. All have disabled access and feature some vegetarian dishes – but please call ahead if you have specific requirements or food allergies. Key Average two-course meal (starter and main course): £ – under £15 ££ – £15-25 £££ – £25+

5-10 MINUTES’ WALK Indian Ocean (Indian) £ No flock wallpaper here ..... modern decor, extensive menu and excellent value. 4 West Cliff Road, BN2 5EY indianoceanrestaurant.co.uk 01202 311 222 Ocean Palace (Chinese) £ Peking and Szechuan banquets on rotating tabletops, good-value set menus - ideal for groups. 8 Priory Road, BN2 5DG oceanpalace.co.uk 01202 559 127 Aruba (modern international) ££ Revamped ‘Show Bar’ does breakfasts, snacks and meals, plus a tropical cocktail bar, with DJs and live music at night. Open 9am till 2am. Pier Approach BH2 5AA aruba-bournemouth.co.uk 01202 554 211 1812 (contemporary) ££ In the Exeter Hotel just over the road from the BIC, 1812

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has a varied menu, excellent cocktails and a special Sunday Jazz lunch. Exeter Road, BN2 5AG eighteen-twelve.com 01202 438 000 West Beach (Fish) £££ Right on the seafront, West Beach has an extensive menu specialising in locallycaught fish Pier Approach, BH2 5AA west-beach.co.uk 01202 587 785 15-20 MINUTES’ WALK Ciao (Italian) £ Modern, bistro-style venue offering first-class pasta, pizza and contemporary Italian dishes. 144 Old Christchurch Road, BH1 1NL ciaobournemouth.co.uk 01202 555 657 Coriander (Mexican) ££ Popular, long-established restaurant (Kinnock ate here in 1985) with a party atmosphere, great vegetarian options, and cocktails by the jugful.

Eating out 22 Richmond Hill, BH2 6EJ coriander-restaurant.co.uk 01202 552 202 The Print Room (French) ££ New (opens 1 Sep) in former Bournemouth Daily Echo print room . Promises ‘classic brasserie experience’, open all day, breakfast to dinner. Richmond Hill, BH2 6HH theprintroom-bournemouth. co.uk 01202 789 669 Langtrys (English) £££ In the Langtry Manor Hotel, built by Edward VII for mistress Lillie Langtry. Period dining room, candles, and six-course banquet on Saturdays! Langtry Manor, Derby Road, BH1 3QB langtrysrestaurant.co.uk 01202 553 887

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Romanzo (Greek) £ Basilica Cafe-Restaurant Friendly, good-value (European) restaurant with wide ££ selection of traditional Quality, locally-sourced greek dishes. ingredients, well-cooked. 87 Poole Road Open all day from breakfast BN4 9BB through lunch and afternoon 01202 761 070 tea to dinner. 73 Seamoor Road The Salad Centre BH4 9AE (Vegetarian) basilica.biz £ 01202 757722 Vegetarian wholefood restaurant, wide range of Gilbeys (contemporary hot and cold meals, snacks British) and afternoon teas. £££ thesaladcentre.co.uk Family-run establishment; 01202 393 673 excellent food and good Resta u wine list in calm, elegant locati rant surroundings. marke ons Liston Hotel, in fold d on plan 5 Wollstonecraft Road, o cover ut back BH5 1JQ of t gilbeysrestaurant.co.uk guide his . 01202 394588 Annual Conference 07 | 29

Recycling at Conference

Labour’s recycling partner for Conference SITA UK is proud to be the Labour Party’s recycling partner for the 2007 Annual Conference. We’re providing the recycling facilities in the Bournemouth International Centre to encourage as much recycling as possible during the week. Recycling plays a crucial role in tackling climate change and we are doing our part by providing containers around the conference venue for your recyclable items. You’ll find bins for paper, glass, plastic, cans and even food waste. This means we should be able to recycle a large proportion of the waste from this year’s event. At the end of the conference, the paper, glass, cans and plastic will be taken to a materials recycling facility where it will be baled up and sent for reprocessing and the food waste will be composted using a system that makes safe for use on the land. SITA UK is a recycling and waste management company, generating environmental value, social value and economic value from our nation’s waste. We deliver environmentally responsible and increasingly innovative solutions for the public, local government, Conference 07 industry and commerce, enabling our customers Visitor ALL AREAS to reduce their impact on Row/seatxxxx xx WEDNESDAY the environment. Bournemouth,

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Labour Party stand

Welcome to Conference

Stand P1 in the middle of the Purbeck Hall

Get information about what’s on when, and where to find things at Conference. At the party stand you can: • record a question for a leading Labour politician or film a response to a Conference speech • book your place at party training events • buy tickets to selected party fringe events • collect copies of the Conference Daily Newspaper • find out anything else you need to know. You can also get detailed information and demonstrations of the following campaign products: Labour:vision at Conference Throughout Conference we’ll be posting speeches and Q&A sessions with Labour’s politicians on labour.org.uk and our YouTube channel Labour:vision – and we want you to join us. Whether it’s a question to a politician, a response to a speech, or simply your thoughts of the day from the Conference floor, visit the Party stand and let the world hear your voice! MpURLs – Labour’s membersnet Our thriving online community for Labour Party members. Share ideas, advertise and sign up to campaign events, hold online meetings and much much more...

Interactive Web Creator Labour’s interactive and easy to use website package for local parties, elected representatives, candidates and Labour Groups. Labour Contact Creator The party’s replacement for Labour.Contact, giving local parties a modern, internet based system that will vastly improve the way we are able to record and target voters. Labour Print Creator Our online template editing system which allows local parties to produce high quality, personalised literature. Labour Campaign Shop Buy the latest leaflets and campaign essentials for your election and membership campaigns as well as Labour Party gifts and clothing.

Conference Security

For your security Dear Delegate, Every year the Conference Arrangements Committee liaises with the police over the safety of everyone attending conference. We want the security to be as unobtrusive as possible but do have to ensure that our democratic discussions are not disrupted and the safety of all attendees in ensured. Clearly the police work is underway long before conference but security during the week is not something they can do alone. Vigilance is the most effective weapon against terrorism, with all of us acting as the police force’s eyes and ears. So if you do see anybody acting in a suspicious way, please report this to a Labour Party steward or police officer straight away. If you cannot see anyone to speak to call the police on the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321 or directly to the Dorset Police on 01202 222222. In an emergency always call 999. For the benefit of us all please keep all your belongings with you at all times. Any unattended bags have to be checked by security and can result in delays to the timetable, or even building evacuation, whilst the item is investigated. Regular pass and bag checks can be irritating – none of us likes to queue – but we are sure you understand why such security is necessary. With best wishes for a interesting, enjoyable and safe conference. Yours ,

Margaret Wheeler Chair, Conference Arrangements Committee

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Roy Kennedy Secretary, Conference Arrangements Committee

Conference Security

Passes The main security measure you will be aware of is the creation of an “island site” - this is the perimeter barrier put up around the conference centre and conference hotel.

Never leave bags unattended. Large items of luggage are not allowed in the conference venue.

You will only gain access to the island site with your personal bar-coded photo pass. There are NO exceptions. Your pass must be visible at all times when in the island site. Please carry a second form of photographic identity with you – either a passport or driving licence. Please do not wear your pass outside the secure zone. If you lose your pass, report it immediately to Conference services who will advise you on obtaining a replacement. Misuse of passes will result in their permanent removal.

Security checks At the entrance points to the island site everyone has to show their pass. All photos are checked to ensure they match that held on the computer. All bags, mobile phones, cameras, coins, keys etc have to go through a scanner (it is therefore quicker if such items are kept to a minimum) Everyone has to walk through a scanning arch. Everyone has a personal search. (These are carried out by fully trained security staff, with police available nearby. Women are only searched by women.) Do not attempt to bring sharp objects, weapons or any other items into conference whose purpose may be subject to misinterpretation. These will be confiscated.

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If you have any queries over access and security please call Labour Party Conference services on: 0870 043 5533. Following feedback from last year’s Annual Conference, the Labour Party have adopted a new style of credentials. The lightweight credentials are environmentally friendly, cost effective and received very positive feedback at the recent Leadership Conference. Your credential will be attached to the covering letter of the conference pack. How to assemble your credential: 1. Peel off the credential which is attached to the bottom of your letter. 2. fold the credential in half, ensuring you stick the credential from the middle outwards 3. push through the centre punched hole at the top of the credential. 4. attach the enclosed lanyard to the credential by placing the metal clip through the punched hole. Annual Conference 07 | 33

Conference timetable

Conference timetable Key to timetable

Sunday

Monday NPF Ballot

Policy seminar 09.45 - 12.45

Plenary

Scottish Report Local Government Fraternal Speaker Northern Ireland Report Sustainable communities / citizenship & equalities Stronger and more united communities Q & A

Contemporary issues ballot 14.00 - 17.30

14.15 - 16.00 Parliamentary report

Opening formalities Please note that this is a draft schedule and that the timings of the debates may change.

Civic welcome

Please ensure that you check the final timetable at the labour Party stand, labour.org.uk, in the Daily Newspaper or CAC report.

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NEC chair’s welcome Deputy Leader

NPF report Welsh report

Policy Seminars: 16.15-17.30 - Economy and Work - Sustainable Communities 1 (communities, local government, culture and sport)

Conference timetable

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

CAC Ballot/NCC Ballot Policy Seminars: 09.00-10.30 - Britain in the World - Health - Education 10.45 - 12.45 TUC Fraternal Speaker Prosperity and Work Q&A

09.45 - 12.45 EPLP fraternal speaker

Education & Skills

09.15 - 12.45 Sustainable Communities: Environment, Housing & Transport Q & A

Co–op fraternal speaker Gareth Thomas Health

Crime & Justice

Closing speech Lunch 12.45-14.15 14.15 - 17.30 Britain in the World Q&A NEC Treasurer’s Report NEC Auditor’s Report Rule Changes Mike Griffiths

14.15 - 16.00 Parliamentary Q & A Policy Seminars: 16.15-17.30 - Crime & Justice - Citizenship & Equalities - Sustainable Communities 2 (housing, environment, rural affairs, energy and transport)

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Welcome to Conference

Welcome to Conference

Online shop

Exclusive offers for Labour members We are always working to bring our members and supporters the best possible offers on deals we think will interest them. These deals can benefit you, and help raise money for us. To find out more, visit labour.org.uk/member_services and follow the links.

Labour Energy

Labour Legal Services Labour Energy, in association with Uchange4better, is an innovative comparison site for domestic energy which monitors every possible gas and electricity deal available in the country. As well as reducing the strain on your wallet, you can also help to reduce the strain on the environment. Every comparison shows you the CO2 impact of each option, allowing you to make a conscious decision about helping to reduce your carbon footprint.

Labour Credit Card Labour Legal Services, in association with Flint Bishop Solicitors now offer a whole range of legal services, as well as entitling all members to a basic will free of charge. Other services include a dedicated relationship breakdown service as well as their excellent on line conveyancing site. Visit labourlegalservices.co.uk to find out more. Our friends at the Co-operative Bank have on offer three different credit cards for you to choose from. For each card taken out, 38 | Annual Conference 07

Online shop we receive £15 for our campaigns. This would pay for 2,000 leaflets for next year’s London and local elections.

Recycle with Redeem Our partners Redeem will recycle your old mobile phones and printer cartridges, with their market value going to the party. Money raised from your old phones could be helping us make calls to voters, ensuring strong Labour campaigns are fought in every set of elections.

Merchandise Visit the Labour Party stand in the Purbeck Hall to see and buy a selection of our merchandise. The new Labour Party Campaign Shop is packed full of leaflets, merchandise and gifts to liven up your campaigning. To visit the shop, go to labour.org. uk/membersnet and click on the blue Campaign Shop button. Labour Party pin badge with logo, £2

Labour Party white ceramic mug with logo, £6

The Phone Co-op Labour Party branded Clothing

By switching to The Phone Co-op you can benefit from ethical, climate-neutral telephone and internet services, whilst helping to raise party funds at no extra cost to you. Awarded Ethical Consumer’s ‘Best Buy’ in 2006, The Phone Co-op is the UK’s fastest growing consumer co-operative, and can help reduce the environmental impact of your telecoms.

Range of campaigning-wear including polo shirts, fleeces, campaigning coats and hats. Prices begin at £12 – visit the Campaign Shop to find out more about our personalisation service, colour options and availability.

New design Labour Party 2008 Diary Labour Party Diary 2008 (Available to order for only £6.50 plus P&P). Red 2008 one week to view pocket size diary, with a new spiral style. Includes useful Labour Party and political contact details, dates and information. Annual Conference 07 | 39

Welcome to Conference

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Getting greener

Labour’s green credentials

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Since 1997, our Labour government has moved environmental issues up the agenda, working with other governments to achieve emissions reductions under the Kyoto protocol, increasing recycling, and investing in green technology. But how does the Labour Party measure up to its own policies? At our Head Offices in London and Newcastle, and our Scottish, Welsh and regional offices, the honest answer until recently was ‘not as good as it could have been’. Doing more But in recent years, in line with the resolution passed by conference in Manchester, we have tried to be more creative in improving the party’s environmental impact while saving money at the same time. Carbon neutral Last year, we made Conference carbon neutral, And we will do so again this year. Printing less The Labour Party uses tonnes of paper every year, producing mailings, campaign materials and policy booklets in large quantities for distribution to our stakeholders. Over the last six months, we’ve reduced paper mailings by almost two-thirds, with the vast majority of our communications to members, councillors, CLPs and MPs now going by email – reducing print and postage costs by

thousands of pounds as well as saving dozens of trees. Labour members net (see page 8) allows party members to access publications and resources online instead of sending for printed copies. Recycling We recycle office waste wherever possible. All our print cartridges are recycled either through return-to-supplier facilities, or using the Redeem scheme on page 39.

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Getting greener The Exhibition - Recycling For the first time we are using exhibition carpets which will be recycled by Reeds after the event. For further information on this service go to reeds-carpets.co.uk Also in the Exhibition we are actively discouraging the use of plastic bags and excessive publication production. We encourage all Exhibitors to use recyclable products. And there will be recycling points throughout the Exhibition. Energy We have a deal with Uchange4better, an energy costs comparison website which not only helps member save money, but shows you the CO2 impact of each option. See page 38 for details. Sustainable materials We now print nearly all national Labour Party publications on paper from responsibly-managed forests, as defined by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) – visit fsc.org for more information. Both our major print partners, Elanders and ProCo (see advertisement on previous page, or visit them on Stands P70-71) are FSC-certified, which entitles us to put the FSC logo on our publications when the paper used contains pulp from FSC-certified forests. Our contract with major UK supplier Howard Smith Paper Group makes sure that these papers are always available to us at short notice. The large volume of paper we purchase ensures we get the best prices. Our print partners also order paper for our work from Howard Smith, and all the photocopying paper used in Labour Party offices is either FSC-certified or recycled. For more details go to fsc.org

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What you can do • give us your email address so we can save on paper communications • ask your printer to use FSC or recycled paper for all your leaflets and newsletters (your printer needs to be FSC–certified, to put the logo on your leaflets) • recycle print cartridges, old mobile phones etc. via our Redeem scheme (see page 39)

At Conference • Our sponsor SITA is providing recycling bins throughout the island site for paper, glass, plastic, cans and even food waste • REED Carpets who lay all the carpet used in the hall and exhibition areas will be recycling the carpet at the end of Conference • look out for the FSC logo on your Conference publications © 1996 Forest Stewardship Council A.C.

A–Z information

A-Z of useful information Access All of the island site venues have disabled access. The fringe listings section of this guide indicates which venues are accessible.

before Conference, please contact the Conference Services unit on 0870 043 5533 or email conferenceservices@new. labour.org.uk

Accommodation Accommodation in Bournemouth is limited; please visit bournemouth.gov.uk for further information.

CAC office The Conference Arrangements Committee office is in the Avon Room, on the ground floor next to the main Conference Hall entrance.

ATM A free ATM is available on Post Office Stand 15 in the Purbeck Hall; see Exhibition listings for location.

Braille The onsite RNIB transcription unit produces Braille and audiotape formats at stand P19. If you need braille or audiotape documents

e venues outsid Locations for the on n ow sh are the island site e foldout inside town map in th r of this guide. the back cove Thursday 27 – 8am to 1pm Telephone number: 0870 043 5533, email: conferenceservices@new. labour.org.uk Disability telephone number Amanda Amesbury, Disability Co-ordinator, will be on site for the duration of conference and can be contacted on 07921 406 737.

Chemist The nearest chemists to the conference centre can be found on Commercial Road, Bournemouth. Conference Services (accreditation office) The Conference Services office is located at: Oasis Bar, Pavilion, Exeter Road – back entrance of the Pavilion, across the road from the BIC. The opening hours are: Monday 17 to Friday 21 – 9am to 6pm Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 – 8am to 8pm Monday 24 – 8am to 2pm, 4pm to 8pm Tuesday 25 to Wednesday 26 – 8am to 8pm

Disabled Parking Parking is available in the Winter Gardens car park, Exeter Road. Disabled parking permit (available from Conference Services on a first come first served basis) and blue badge must be shown in your windscreen.

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A–Z information Documents Copies of speeches are available from the Labour Students’ stand No. B4 or at labour.org. uk. The Conference Daily newspaper, handed out when you come into Conference each morning, publishes the Record of Decisions from the previous day.

Enablers RNIB enablers will be available throughout conference and can be contacted by radio at each entrance. Stewards on site will be able to contact enablers. A one to one service is not available throughout conference. Entrance/exits The entrance to the island site is via the BIC carpark, which leads to the Purbeck Hall, the main entrance to the BIC. The disabled entrance is located at the right hand side of the BIC main entrance. First Aid This is located on the Solent corridor by the Roux Express Coffee Bar.

Drop off points A drop off point for taxis has been designated the at delegate entrance to the BIC on Westhill Road. A pick up and drop off point will be beside Pier Approach (behind Hot Rocks) on Bath Road. There will also be a pick up point at the Westcliff Road junction on Westhill Road.

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Information desk (on Labour Party stand) The Labour Party Stand is in the middle of the Purbeck Hall. Visit the party stand to book training sessions, enquire about campaigning, collect the days record of decisions or for any other party-related information.

Food and drink in the venue Refreshment points are located throughout the island site, offering a variety of food and snacks including vegetarian options, and coffee, tea, soft and alcoholic drinks. Help with hearing A hearing assistance service is available at conference, for further information contact Conference Services on 0870 043 5533 or email conferenceservices@new. labour.org.uk

Leader’s speech arrangements The Leaders speech on the Monday of Conference is a ticket-only event; tickets can be obtained from the Labour Party stand.

A–Z information Left Luggage A left luggage facility close to the conference centre will be made available for delegates who have to check out of their hotels on Thursday. Please visit the party stand for further details.

timetable on pages 3839 for times of the Policy Seminars. They are open to delegates only, and all take place in the secure site.

including vehicles with disabled access. Bookings through United Taxis on 01202 556677. See also Drop Off Points.

Mobility Aids U2 events can arrange mobility aids with prior notice. Please contact the Conference Services unit on 0870 043 5533 or email conferenceservices@new. labour.org.uk

Toilets Location of toilets in the BIC are shown on the Exhibition plans on pages 196 and 197.

Signers Sign language interpreters will be on the platform for all plenary sessions to convey speeches to those with hearing difficulties. Lost pass If you lose your pass, whether inside or outside the secure zone, please notify Conference Services as soon as you realise the pass is missing and to organise a replacement.

Smoking Policy Following the introduction of new legislation on 1 July 2007, it is against the law to smoke in any enclosed premises. You may smoke in the outdoor areas of the island site.

Parking Due to security restrictions there is no parking anywhere in the island site. For further details of car parks in Bournemouth, visit bournemouth.gov.uk Post Office There will be a post box at the Post Office Stand, No. 15 in the Purbeck Hall. Seminars See the Conference

Taxis There are black cabs available in Bournemouth,

Training Sessions Open to any party member attending Conference, a variety of training sessions with take place during conference. Please visit the party stand or see the information on pages 24 and 25. Wheelchairs U2 events can arrange mobility aids with prior notice. Please contact the Conference Services unit on 0870 043 5533 or email conferenceservices@new. labour.org.uk Annual Conference 07 | 45

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Computer training

Computer training at Conference These sessions are aimed at people who have not previously used any of the systems and want to find out more. They last up to 60 minutes and takes place in the training room located at the CFL stand, S9 in the Solent Hall exhibition area. Places are limited and it is advisable to book in advance at the CFL stand. There will be five different topics repeated in sessions throughout the week: Contact Creator – This session will look at the new, online replacement for Labour. contact. which is being launched here at Annual Conference. LCC is set to become the Party’s main campaigning tool. CFL Caseworker – This session will give an overview of how the system is used by Labour’s elected representatives to manage their casework. It will go through progressing a new case from start to finish. Print Creator - This session will give you the chance to experience the Labour parties online editing and ordering system and will take you through the process of creating your campaign materials. Interactive Web Creator - This session will give you a taster of the party’s easy to use, interactive website, for CLPs and elected representatives. This tool enables local parties and elected representatives to use the most modern online campaigning tools at the local level. MpURL – Labour’s members net – The session will show people how to get the 48 | Annual Conference 07

most from Labour’s membersnet which is now a thriving online community of Labour Party members which gives the party a modern way to communicate with members and for members across the country to talk to each other. Sunday 22nd 4 – 5pm Labour Contact Creator 5 – 6pm CFL Caseworker Monday 23th 10 – 11am Labour’s members net – Mpurl 11am – 12pm Labour Print Creator 12 – 1pm CFL Caseworker 4 – 5pm Interactive Web Creator 5 – 6pm Labour contact creator Tuesday 24th 10 – 11am Labour Contact Creator 11am – 12pm CFL Caseworker 12 – 1pm Labour’s members net – Mpurl 2 – 3pm Labour Print Creator 3 – 4pm Interactive Web Creator 4 – 5pm Labour Contact Creator 5 – 6pm CFL Caseworker Wednesday 25th 10 – 11am Labour Contact Creator 11am – 12pm CFL Caseworker 12 – 1pm Labour’s members net – Mpurl 2 – 3pm Labour Print Creator 3 – 4pm Interactive Web Creator 4 – 5pm Labour Contact Creator 5 – 6pm CFL Caseworker Thursday 26th 10 – 11am CFL Caseworker 11 – 11.45am Labour Contact Creator

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FABIAN POLICY ROUND TABLES Fringe listings Our round tables are invitation-only stakeholder debates. Please contact [email protected] for more.

8am

The skills gap: whose rights, whose responsibilities? John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, Michael Izza, Institute of Chartered Accountants, David Coats, The Work Foundation (chair)

8am

Low carbon Europe Stavros Dimas, Commissioner for the Environment, Stephen Hale, Green Alliance, Jim Murphy MP, Europe Minister, Nicola Pitts, National Grid, Roger Liddle, European Commission (chair)

6pm

Energy policy and climate change Jim Skea, UK Energy Research Centre, Malcolm Wicks, Minister for Energy, Alan Whitehead MP Tuesday

8am

Educating the innovators of tomorrow Bill Rammell MP, Annette Thomas, Oil & Gas UK, Tim Horton, Fabian Society (chair)

1245

Beyond ‘respect’ David Blunkett MP, Beverley Hughes MP, Children Minister, Martin Narey, Barnardo’s Wednesday

8am

Should soft skills be part of the curriculum? Jim Knight MP, Minister for Schools, Tim Oates, Research Director, Cambridge Assessment, Richard Pring, Nuffield Review, Anthony Seldon, Wellington College, Louise Bamfield, the Fabian Society (chair)

9am

Putting communities in control: next steps for the placemaking agenda Hazel Blears MP, Ed Mayo, NCC, and others

1245

Beyond the New Deal Rushanara Ali, Young Foundation, Jeanette Faherty, Avanta, Caroline Flint MP, Robert Taylor

6pm

Monday

The environment and social justice: how do we meet the fairness test? Hilary Benn MP, Tony Hawkhead, Groundwork UK, Rebecca Willis, SDC We will soon announce details of the following Policy Round Tables on our web site at www.fabians.org.uk Beyond hospitals? Transforming the NHS Natalie-Jane MacDonald, BUPA, Ara Darzi (invited), Jennifer Dixon, King’s Fund, Dr Howard Stoate MP (chair, invited) and others Bringing care closer to patients: but can pharmacists, GPs and commissioners work together to achieve it? Dawn Primarolo MP, Dr Howard Stoate MP, David Taylor, School of Pharmacy Creating a healthy debate: public engagement in health policy Viki Cooke, Opinion Leader Research (invited), Anna Coote, Health Care Commission (invited), Alan Johnson MP (invited), Jo Revill, The Observer (invited) and others Innovation and public services Andy Burnham MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (invited), Paul Coen, Local Government Association (invited), Jonathan Kestenbaum, NESTA, and others Pensions: increasing saving, preserving provision Niki Cleal, Pensions Policy Institute, Mike O’Brien MP, John Jory, B&CE Benefit Schemes and others Reaching for renewables Adam Bruce, British Wind Energy Association, Graham Wynne, RSPB, Phil Woolas MP, Alan Whitehead MP (chair, invited) and others

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Child Poverty in the United Kingdom is The Government, who have made strong commitments to ending child poverty, can make it happen. Progress has been made, 600,000 children have been lifted out of poverty since 1999 and other European countries have been able to reduce their rate to less than one fifth of ours - so we can do it too.

End Child Poverty Reception

Can childcare alleviate child poverty?

Date Time Venue

Date Time Venue

Sunday 23rd September 6.15 – 7.30pm Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano, next to the Marriot Highcliffe Hotel

Sunday 23rd September 6.00 – 7.30pm Mirabelle Room Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth

Host

Chair

Jasmine Whitbread Chief Executive, Save the Children

Patrick Diamond Director of international think tank Policy Network and public interest body Capacity and Visiting Fellow LSE

Speaker

Government Minister (tbc) Refreshments provided

Speakers Rt Hon Ed Balls MP Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (invited) Denise Burke London Development Agency (LDA), Head of Childcare Alexandra Frean Education Editor of the Times Refreshments provided Wheelchair access

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This year we have a real opportunity to ensure that the Government commit the £4bn necessary to halve child poverty by 2010 and keep their promises to the 3.8 million children experiencing poverty in the UK - but we need you; Join the Campaign to End Child Poverty and help make this a reality.

www.endchildpoverty.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1099008.

School’s out, or is it? 14 – 19 education and training Date Time Venue

YWCA More than one rung campaign: Making work work for girls

Monday 24th September 6.00 – 7.30pm Clifton Suite Hermitage Hotel Bournemouth

Date Time Venue

Speakers invited

Chair

The Rt Hon Ed Balls MP Secretary of State for children, schools and families;

Dawn Butler MP (Chair APPG, Youth Affairs)

Mike Tomlinson Buffet and refreshments provided

Tuesday 25th September 5.30pm Blandford Syndicate 3, Highcliff Hotel

Speakers Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP Minister for Women (invited) Deborah Annetts YWCA Chief Executive and young women from YWCA projects Refreshments provided

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not inevitable. “And let me say… that in the fourth richest country in the world it is simply wrong – wrong that any child should grow up in poverty.” Gordon Brown MP, June 2007

Young people call for an end to child poverty in the UK: Young campaigners affected by poverty share their experiences Date Time Venue

Tuesday 25 September 7.00pm Offshore Cafe at Bournemouth Aquarium

“We must tackle the causes of child poverty…so that we can strengthen our society and deliver security and opportunity for all.” Ed Balls MP, July 2007

Peter Hain MP, June 2007

Disabled children - a new priority. Every Disabled Child Matters campaign

Education: Closing or increasing the poverty gap?

Thanks to the Family Fund for supporting this advertisement

Date Time Venue

Date Time Venue

Wednesday 26th September 12.45 - 2.15pm Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano, next to the Marriot Highcliffe Hotel

The Family Fund helps 50,000 low-income families with severely disabled children with grants worth £28.2 million.

Wednesday 26th September 12.45 - 2.00pm. West Cliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EQ

Speakers

Jasmine Whitbread Chief Executive, Save the Children

Rt Hon Ed Balls MP Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families

Speaker

Dame Jo Williams DBE Chief Executive, Mencap

Chair

Rt Hon Edward Miliband (tbc) Refreshments provided

“Our goals could not be more important: Nothing less than full employment in our generation and social justice and…ending child poverty in Britain..”

Lunch will be provided

Chair Fiona Millar Journalist

Speakers Jim Knight MP Minister of State for Schools and Learners; Kate Green Chief Executive, Child Poverty Action Group; Steve Sinnott General Secretary, National Union of Teachers; A representative of the English Secondary Students' Association. Buffet lunch provided Wheelchair access

They are a key agent in the battle against child poverty. Over half of the country’s 770,000 disabled children live in poverty. Over time service improvements will help raise incomes but to hit its 2010 target for halving child poverty the government needs to give families more direct financial support. This will require increases in the disability living allowance, the Family Fund government grant and the childcare element of working tax credits, plus a DLA take up campaign.

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The Age Concern and Help the Aged Fish and Chip Supper Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (invited) Featuring John and Bubbles from rock band ‘The Zimmers’ 8 – 9.30pm Monday 24 September Old Harry’s Bar, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

Still on the fringe: Does the NHS fail to treat people with dignity? Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health (invited) Anna Walker, Healthcare Commission Gordon Lishman, Age Concern England 12.45 – 1.45pm Tuesday 25 September Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Lunch will be provided

Out of sight, out of mind: Where’s the adult social inclusion agenda? Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office (invited) Baroness Prosser, Commission for Equality and Human Rights Bridget Warr, Guide Dogs Gordon Lishman, Age Concern England A representative from Association of Directors of Adult Social Services 6 – 7pm Tuesday 25 September Sherbourne Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel A hot buffet will be provided

For further details telephone 020 8765 7602 or email [email protected] www.ageconcern.org.uk

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driving stronger performance - making services accountable - putting people in charge Monday 24 September 12.45 – 14.00 Wessex Room, Forestdale Hotel

Local Government Question Time. Hosted by the LGA No speeches just loads of questions. Isn’t that what fringe meetings should be about?

20.30 - 22.00 Waterford Lower Green, Tralee Hotel

The Local Government Reception. Hosted by the LGA in conjunction with IDeA, LACORS, LGiU, 4ps and NLGN This reception is sponsored by the Financial Services Authority

Speakers include: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Cllr Sir Jeremy Beecham - LGA, Juliet Lyon – Prison Reform Trust, Andrew Pierce – The Telegraph, Deborah Mattinson – opinion leader (invited)

13:00 – 14:00 Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

Flooding – the planning, environmental and economic challenge. Hosted by the APG on Flood Prevention Group in conjunction with Norwich Union Speakers include: John Grogan MP, John Smeaton – Norwich Union, Cllr Ian Mearns – LGA

19:30 – 20:30 Climate Clinic Punshon House, Bournemouth

Wednesday 26 September

Taking the temperature: can public services save the planet?

12.45 – 14:00 Marriott Sherbourne, Bournemouth

Hosted by the LGA, the NHS Confederation, UNISON and nef

Redefining efficiency: bigger, cheaper, faster – better?

Speakers include: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Cllr Sir Jeremy Beecham - LGA, Dame Gill Morgan - NHS Confederation, Dave Prentis - Unison, Andrew Simms - nef

Speakers include: Ed Balls MP, Lisa Sanfilippo – nef, Paul Coen - LGA, Gill Ball – ACCA, David Walker - The Guardian

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Stand S1, Solent Hall Improving outcomes for children by: Giving children, parents and practitioners voice Building an evidence base at local level Actively engaging parents in the production of services

BBC fringe events: The World At One

Our Audience, Your Voters

The World At One’s Martha Kearney chairs a debate on Labour – change or lose? Special guest speakers and contributions from the floor

Are the voters watching or listening to you? Come and hear how audience insight is helping the BBC engage with our audiences – your voters.

Venue: Marquee A, San Michel Brasserie and Bar, Highcliff Hotel Date: Sunday 23rd September Time: Drinks from 8pm Debate starts 8.30pm

Venue: Tregonwell Room, Royal Exeter Date: Monday 24th September Time: 6.30pm

Refreshments will be available

Marquee A is now the James Callaghan Marquee

For more information visit the BBC stand at S54-56, Solent Hall, BIC

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Sustainability and Manufacturing A joint event between General Motors and the East of England Development Agency. Venue: Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel Date: Wednesday 26th September 2007 Time: 17:30 – 19:00 Speakers to include: Barbara Follett MP, Minister for the East of England (tbc) and Alex Bruce, Manager Government Relations for General Motors UK & Ireland

Independent Thinking from Polity

Over to You, Mr Brown HOW LABOUR CAN WIN AGAIN Anthony Giddens ‘The immense value of Anthony Giddens’s brilliant book is that it preaches against complacency ...’ Charles Clarke MP,The Guardian ‘An important route map for progress.’ David Miliband MP, The Observer March 2007 • 188 pages • 978-0-7456-4223-9 Paperback • £9.99 To order: phone Marston Book Services: + 44 (0) 1235 465500 For more information: Polity.co.uk email breffni.o’[email protected]

Getting the most out of the Party? Talk to the experts

Warwick Smith T +44 (0)20 7457 2020 [email protected]

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You are invited to attend South West RDA’s reception, showcasing the very best of food and drink from the South West region, skilfully prepared by Fifteen Cornwall. Menu Food created and prepared by Fifteen Cornwall, using regionally sourced food & drink. Venue Aruba Bar and Restaurant, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 26th September 2007 All welcome For further information contact Anna Brown on 01392 229611.


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Nick Raynsford MP David Blunkett MP (Chair) David Cowans Chief Executive, Places for People Yvette Cooper Housing Minister (invited)

Revitalising the Regions – Planning for Economic Prosperity 18.30-20.30, Tuesday 24 September Menzies Carlton Hotel Speakers include:

Councillor Peter Box Chair,Yorkshire & Humber Assembly Gideon Amos Chief Executive,TCPA

In partnership with English Regions Network and Places for People All Welcome – Refreshments Served

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COME AND TASTE THE BEST OF THE SOUTH WEST

THE HEALTH HOTEL All the big health debates under one roof

Supported by:

Health Hotel member organisations: Alzheimer’s Society, Association of British Healthcare Industries, The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, Asthma UK, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Care, British Dental Association, British Heart Foundation, British Medical Association, Cancer Research UK, Cancerbackup, Diabetes UK, Eye Health Alliance, fpa (Family Planning Association), General Medical Council, The Health Foundation, Healthcare Commission, Help the Aged, Help the Hospices, King’s Fund, LTCA, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Medical Protection Society, The New Health Network, The NHS Confederation, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Parkinson’s Disease Society, Rethink, The Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Nursing, Royal College of Surgeons, The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, The Stroke Association, UNISON

Monday 24 – Tuesday 25 September at The Marriott Highcliff, Bournemouth • Health fringe events See attached programme

• Health Interview with special guest

• Health Hotel and King’s Fund debate You choose the topic for debate! Visit the Health Zone or log on to www.healthhotel.org.uk

• Health Zone – free health tests Sport Relief and the Health Hotel are teaming up to offer you the chance to take part in the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile before conference on Monday 24th September. Are you up for the challenge? Sign up at www.healthhotel.org.uk For more information on Sainsbury's Sport Relief visit www.sportrelief.com

If your programme is missing from this page please vist

www.healthhotel.org.uk or visit the Health Hotel stand in the Health Zone

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Reducing re-offending – how can we break the cycle? Sunday 23 September, 5.30 – 7.00pm Café Zafferano, Marquee A (Highcliff Marriott Hotel) • Maria Eagle MP, Justice Minister • David Harker, Citizens Advice • Jill Stevens, Experian • Chris Bath, Unlock Supported by

Refreshments provided

Marquee A is now the James Callaghan Marquee

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SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

20.00 – 21.00

21.00 – 23.00

08.00 – 09.00

MIND THE (EQUITY) GAP: HOW MUCH INEQUALITY SHOULD THE LABOUR PARTY ALLOW?

CONFERENCE RECEPTION WITH COMEDIAN JEREMY HARDY

ONE SIZE FITS ALL? HOW GENERIC SHOULD GENERIC FINANCIAL ADVICE BE?

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel

Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation

INVITATION ONLY

CHAIR: Brian Pomeroy, HMT Financial Inclusion Taskforce

SPEAKERS: Lord David Lipsey; Andy Burnham MP tbc; John Hutton MP tbc; Jackie Ashley, The Guardian tbc

SPEAKERS: Gareth Thomas MP tbc; Nick Pearson, Advice UK; Otto Thoresen, Thoresen Review of Generic Financial Advice tbc

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

13.00 – 14.00

13.00 – 14.00

17.30 – 18.30

BLAME THE WORKERS? HOW DO WE ADDRESS THE UK PRODUCTIVITY GAP?

EXPLORING PLACE SHAPING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND WHERE WILL IT LEAD?

POLICY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: HOW SHOULD SCIENCE DRIVE POLICY-MAKING?

Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Natalie Tarry, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation

SPEAKERS: Kitty Ussher MP; Simon Caulkin, The Observer tbc; John Philpott, CIPD; Mark Haysom, Learning and Skills Council tbc

SPEAKERS: Hazel Blears MP tbc; Julia Unwin, Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Cllr John Merry, Salford Council tbc; Carole Souter, Heritage Lottery Fund

SPEAKERS: Ian Pearson MP tbc; Sir John Harman, Environment Agency; Fiona Fox, Science Media Centre; Dame Deirdre Hutton, Food Standards Agency

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

18.30 – 19.30

19.30 – 20.30

08.00 – 09.00

LOOKING AFTER NUMBER ONE: IS PERSONAL ASPIRATION KILLING COMMUNITIES?

DITCH THE CAR, SAVE THE PLANET? PROMOTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT

THE ART OF A HEALTHY COMMUNITY: HOW CAN WE GET THE PARTNERSHIPS RIGHT?

Wterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel

Priory Room, Bourne Hall Hotel

CHAIR: Viscount Tom Chandos, SMF tbc

CHAIR: Juliette Jowit, The Guardian

CHAIR: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation

SPEAKERS: Hazel Blears MP tbc; Geoff Mulgan, The Young Foundation tbc; Cllr Sir Jeremy Beecham, Newcastle City Council tbc; Tony Hawkhead, Groundwork; Christine Farnish, Barclays

SPEAKERS: Ruth Kelly MP tbc; Peter Hendy, Transport for London tbc; Sir John Harman, Environment Agency tbc; Keith Ludeman, GoAhead Group plc

SPEAKERS: Gillian Merron MP tbc; Althea Efunshile, Arts Council England; Jayne Howard, Arts for Health Cornwall; Shelagh Levett, Bournemouth Borough Council tbc

improvi ng health& well -being throu gh creati vity

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TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

08.00 – 09.00

08.00 – 09.00

08.00 – 09.00

DESIGNING COMMUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE: SUSTAINABILITY AND PLACE

PROHIBITION FOR PROTECTION? SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT FORCE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES?

MEETING THE CARBON CHALLENGE: REALITY OR RHETORIC?

Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel

Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel

Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Roger Harrabin, BBC tbc

CHAIR: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Fiona Harvey, The Financial Times tbc

SPEAKERS: Hilary Benn MP tbc; Peter Clegg, Feilden Clegg Bradley tbc; Cllr Richard Leese, Manchester City Council; Polly Turton, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment

SPEAKERS: Kevin Barron MP tbc; Claire Fox, Institute of Ideas; Niall Dickson, King’s Fund; Sarah Boseley, The Guardian tbc

SPEAKERS: Phil Woolas MP tbc; Tom Clarke, Channel 4 News tbc; Julie McDowell, Standard Life Investments; Richard Lambert, CBI tbc

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

13.00 – 14.00

13.00 – 14.00

17.30 – 18.30

OUR NHS: CAN WE TALK?

BUSINESS VERSUS EDUCATION? WHOSE ROLE IS IT TO CLOSE THE SKILLS GAP?

TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE: CAN TECHNOLOGY SAVE US FROM CLIMATE CHANGE?

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Mike Hall, Standard Life Healthcare

CHAIR: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation

SPEAKERS: Alan Johnson MP tbc; Professor Karol Sikora; Harry Cayton, Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence tbc; Nick Timmins, The Financial Times tbc

SPEAKERS: John Denham MP; Sir Michael Rake, UK Commission for Employment and Skills tbc; Jill Johnson, Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training in England and Wales; Malcolm McVicar, University of Central Lancashire

SPEAKERS: Ian Pearson MP tbc; Professor Mike Hulme, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research tbc; Lord Oxburgh tbc; Tom Delay, The Carbon Trust

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

18.00 – 19.00

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DYING FOR A JOB? ARE WE DOING ENOUGH TO ENSURE THAT OUR WORKPLACES ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE?

NEW TECHNOLOGY, OLD CONCERNS: WHY DOES SOCIETY FEAR INNOVATION?

POWER TO THE PEOPLE: SHOULD CONSUMERS BE FORCED TO USE LESS ENERGY?

Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel

Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Ben Goldacre, The Guardian tbc

CHAIR: Justin Rowlatt, BBC tbc

SPEAKERS: Peter Hain MP tbc; Brendan Barber, Trades Union Congress tbc; John Wright, Federation of Small Businesses; Michael Peel, The Financial Times tbc; Rob Strange, IOSH

SPEAKERS: Ian Pearson MP tbc; Professor David Edgerton, Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, Imperial College London; Alnoor Samji, Ipsos MORI; Mike Dolan, Mobile Operators Association

SPEAKERS: Malcolm Wicks MP; Ed Mayo, National Consumer Council; Duncan Sedgwick, Energy Retail Association; Stephen Hale, Green Alliance

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

08.00 – 09.00

13.00 – 14.00

17.30 – 18.30

THE VALUE OF INNOVATION: HOW CAN A FAIR AND PRACTICAL DRUG PRICING SYSTEM BE ACHIEVED?

FROM SKILLS TO SUCCESS? BUILDING A COMPETITIVE FUTURE FOR THE UK

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: BOARDROOM BLESSING OR WINDOW DRESSING?

Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel

CHAIR: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Stephen Evans, Social Market Foundation

CHAIR: Viscount Tom Chandos, Social Market Foundation tbc

SPEAKERS: Alan Johnson MP tbc; John Appleby, King’s Fund tbc; Dr Richard Barker, ABPI; Dame Gill Morgan, NHS Confederation tbc

SPEAKERS: David Lammy MP; John Stone, The Learning and Skills Network tbc; Robin McGill, The Institution of Engineering and Technology; Evan Davis, BBC News tbc

SPEAKERS: John Hutton MP tbc; William Asiko, Coca-Cola Africa Foundation; Fiona Harvey, The Financial Times tbc; trade union representative tbc

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CLIMATE CHANGE ISN’T ON THE FRINGE, IT’S THE MAIN EVENT. It’s the greatest threat our civilisation has ever faced. It’s set to dominate the political and security agenda for the rest of our lives. So let’s talk about it. Global warming has its own conference within a conference. It’s called the Climate Clinic and it’s putting UK climate change policy under the knife. Opinion formers, environmentalists, scientists, political and business leaders and the public will come together to debate, identify solutions and press for urgent action and vigorous political leadership. It’s an unprecedented political event jointly organised by a coalition of the world’s best known green groups. And it won’t work without you.

Please check www.climateclinic.org and The Independent for daily Climate Clinic fringe meeting updates. Sunday 23 – Thursday 28 September, 2007. Address: see The Independent and official conference guide for listings. Climate Clinic Member Organisations

Sponsors

Media partner European Commission Representation in the UK

European Commission

Drinks Reception Sunday 23 September 2007 10pm - Midnight Marriott Highcliff Bryanston Suite Free entry & refreshments No invitation required

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nef (the new economics foundation) presents… Taking the Temperature: can public service save the planet? 7.45–8.45pm

Sunday 23 September Do Good Lives Have to Cost the Earth? 8.30–9.30pm Climate Clinic, Tralee Hotel, Waterford Room Chair: Andrew Simms, nef Speakers: Tony Juniper, friends of the earth; Nic Marks, nef; Rosie Boycott, Author and Journalist; Phil Woolas, Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (tbc)

Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House Chair: Andrew Simms, nef Speakers: Gill Morgan, NHS Confederation; Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA; Dave Prentis, Unison; Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (invited)

Tuesday 25 September Radical Regeneration: where people and the planet matter 6.00–7.30pm

Monday 24 September Is Growth Possible? 12.45–2.00pm The Wessex Hotel, Bryanston Suite Chair: Stewart Wallis, nef Speakers: Andrew Simms, nef; Simon Retallack, ippr; Kevin Anderson, The Tyndall Centre; Larry Elliot, The Guardian

De Vere Royal Bath Hotel Chair: Patrick Butler, The Guardian

Speakers: Edgar Cahn, Originator, Time Dollars; Anna Coote, Sustainable Development Commission; Glen Jenkins, Marsh Farm NDC; Lucie Stephens, nef; Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (invited)

Wednesday 26 September Bigger, Cheaper, Faster – Worse? Why we need to redefine efficiency 12.45–2.00pm Highcliff Sherbourne Hotel Chair: David Walker, Guardian Public (tbc) Speakers: Lisa Sanfilippo, nef; Paul Coen, Local Government Association; Dean Westcott, ACCA; Andy Burnham, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (tbc) Sponsored by:

nef is an independent ‘think-and-do tank’ that challenges mainstream thinking on economic, environmental and social issues. We believe in economics as if people and the planet mattered.

LABOURAUTUMNCONFERENCE New Local Government Network fringe events Sunday 23rd September 6.00pm-7.30pm

Monday 24th September 1.00pm-2.00pm

Pavilion Circle, Bournemouth

Pavilion Circle, Bournemouth

Green Shoots: Can Local Action Prevent Climate Change?

It’s About More Than Council Tax!

Local authorities have a key role in enabling their own communities to take action on the environment and driving behavioural change on becoming more sustainable. Through promoting recycling and better waste management to radical options such as local carbon trading, councils have a unique role in being able to shape their local environmental needs.

The Lyons Report into Local Government is about much more than Council Tax. It offers a new direction for developing local economies through economic incentives and partnerships, putting local councils at the heart of economic development. With the Government due to respond to Lyons in October, this event will explore how we can harness the expertise of local government in developing economic prosperity.

Speakers: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Cllr Mike Edwards, Deputy Leader, Nottingham City Council John Best, Chief Executive, Milton Keynes Council Chris Leslie, Director, NLGN

Speakers: John Healey MP, Minister of State, DCLG Paul Coen, Chief Executive, LGA Ray Morgan, Chief Executive, Woking Borough Council

How Should We Finance Local Government?

Chair: Chris Leslie, Director, NLGN

Chair: Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian

supported by

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Refreshments provided

Refreshments provided

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Fringe listings – Saturday/Sunday

Building Hope – more homes now 6.15–7.30pm, Sunday 23 September Deauville Suite, Trouville Hotel

Speakers Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP (Housing Minister) Jon Cruddas MP (Dagenham) Adam Sampson (Chief Executive, Shelter)

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE (FAIRTRADE) COFFEE!

Chair Marianne Hood (Labour Housing Group)

Frank debate and Fairtrade refreshment. For those who like their coffee with an international flavour.

In association with Labour Housing Group

Monday 24 September

GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS: PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SOLUTION? Barbara Stocking Oxfam Director, Karen Jennings UNISON National Secretary for Health, Baroness Shriti Vadera DFID Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Dr Chris Whitty Adviser, Conservative Global Poverty Policy Group. Chaired by Barbara Gunnell New Statesman. Jointly sponsored by UNISON. Tuesday 25 September

GLOBALISATION: THE ROAD TO SUCCESS? A Conversation with Ha Joon Chang Author of Bad Samaritans, and Gareth Thomas MP DFID Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.

Can Labour really make poverty history?

Wednesday 26 September

UK ARMS IN THE WRONG HANDS? Q&A with Rt Hon Des Browne MP Defence Secretary. Chaired by journalist Martin Bell. Jointly sponsored by Amnesty International UK.

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Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP Eric Joyce MP Quentin Davis MP Rudo Kwaramba – National Director WV Uganda.

to be held at Dods tent in the secure zone on Sunday 23 September 2007 at 8 – 9.30pm refreshments to be provided Accreditation is necessary to gain access to the debate

RSVP to Jo Greening: [email protected] 0207 654 5348

Fringe listings – Saturday/Sunday

The Blair Years An audience with Alastair Campbell Tuesday 25 September 6.00pm – 7.30pm De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel Special event with Alastair Campbell and former Daily Mirror editor, Piers Morgan talking about the Blair Years, politics today and in future. To be followed with a book signing session. The Blair Years will be on sale at a special Conference price of £20. Tickets: £15 (£10 for members) available from the Party Stand. All proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to the Labour Party. Special Conference Deal The Blair Years will also be available from the Party Stand at a special Conference price of £20. Alastair Campbell will also be signing his diaries at the Party Stand. Details of the day and time will be in the Conference Daily Newspaper.

ON THE FRINGE Speakers

Can the public services deliver the new ‘progressive consensus’? Marquee 2 is now the Unison Marquee

Ed Miliband MP - Secretary of State for the Cabinet Office Dave Prentis - General Secretary UNISON Polly Toynbee - The Guardian Angela Eagle MP - Exchequer Secretary Paul O’Brien - Chief Executive APSE Chair: Neal Lawson - Compass Sunday 23rd September, 6.45-8.30pm Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, Marquee 2 (inside secure zone)

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Fringe listings – Saturday/Sunday

LabourP1Party Stand At the Party Stand you can • Book your place at party training events • Buy tickets to selected party fringe events • Collect copies of the Conference Daily Newspaper • Find out anything else you need to know You can also get detailed information and demonstrations of the following campaign products: • MpURLs – Labour’s membersnet • Interactive Web Creator • Labour Contact Creator • Labour Print Creator • Labour Campaign Shop

The Conference Daily newspaper will publish updates and corrections in each issue relating to the meetings that day, to ensure delegates have the latest information.

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Fringe listings – Saturday/Sunday Due to the leadership elections this summer, and the subsequent ministerial reshuffle, many fringe event organisers have not been able to confirm speakers before this magazine went to press. The Conference Daily newspaper will publish updates and corrections in each issue relating to the meetings that day, to ensure delegates have the latest information. Key Secure Island site Free Refreshments

10.00 Christian Socialist Movement Conference service Punshon Methodist Church, opposite BIC Speakers: Revd Dr Leslie Griffiths, Minister Wesley’s Chapel, London

Wheelchair access Sign translation SATURDAY 17.30 Grass Roots Umbrella Network including CLDP/STLP/LRC/ NSCG/CFS/WLGR/Chartist/LLB Our hopes for Conference: delegates briefing and get together Bournemouth International Hotel, 6 Priory Road, West Cliff Speakers: Tom Davidson, Chair GRUN;Michael Meacher MP; Progressive Deputy Leadership candidates invited; Kelvin Hopkins MP; Jim Mortimer, former Labour Party General Secretary Delegates free with accreditation; £5 for nondelegates

Sunday 10.00 Campaign for Labour Party Democracy CLPD rally and delegates’ briefing Bournemouth International Hotel, 6 Priory Road, West Cliff Speakers: Mohammed Azam; Tony Benn; Diana Holland, NEC; Kelvin Hopkins MP; Lynne Jones MP; Gavin Strang MP; Peter Willsman, NEC £2, conc 50p

12.00 Christian Aid, Christian Socialist Movement Christian Aid cut the carbon march Punshon Methodist Church, opposite BIC Chair: Daleep Mukarji, Director Speakers: Cut the carbon marchers; Christian Aid; government speakers tbc

12.00 Women Councillors’ lunch with Dame Jane Roberts, Chair of the Independent Commission on the role of local councillors Looking at the incentives and barriers serving on councils from a women’s perspective Hermitage Hotel, opposite BIC Lunch £15. Strictly by accepted invitation only as space is limited. Details ann@ frontlineconsulting.co.uk

12.30 GCT, CLA, CPRE Managing the land, conserving the countryside Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Country Land and Business Association Speakers: from CLA, GCT, CPR

13.00 Fabian Society Campaigning for change Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: leading MPs and grassroots members A participatory debate about the party we need Full details: see advert at start of listings

17.30 Citizens Advice, Experian Reducing re-offending – how can we break the cycle? Zafferano Restaurant, James Callaghan Marquee Chair: Jill Stevens, Experian Speakers: David Hanson MP (invited); David Harker, Citizens Advice

13.00 Labour Movement for Europe and E!Sharp Magazine Britain’s role in europe Zafferano Restaurant, Marriott hotel Speakers: Rt Hon David Milliband MP, Neil Kinnock, Gary Titley MEP, Mary Creagh MP, Baroness Joyce Quin, Richard Corbett MEP

17.30 Commission for Equality and Human Rights Equality and human rights at a crossroads Gladstone Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: Trevor Phillips, CEHR Chair; Francesca Klug, CEHR Commissioner; Jane Campbell, CEHR Commissioner

17.00 The New Regional Agenda – Ensuring that the East Midlands is top of it! Sherbourne Room, Highcliffe Chair: Paddy Tipping, MP; John Healy (tbc); Speakers: Gilly Merron, MP; Minister for East Midlands; East Midlands Development Agency; Manchester Airport Group

News, views & booze Read the papers & chill

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Fringe listings – Sunday

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CAN THEY COEXIST? Danny Bernstein Chairman Sustainable Aviation Council

Rt Hon Brian Wilson Co Chair Flying Matters & former Energy Minister Further speakers to be confirmed

17.30 The Co-operative Party, Mutuo The people’s games? Do London 2012 care what you think? Shaftesbury Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Peter Hunt, General Secretary The Cooperative Party; Andy Love MP

Wessex Hotel 5.30pm Sunday 23rd September

Sunday 17.30 Labour Finance and Industry Group Aviation and the environment – can they coexist? Bourne A, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Sir Peter Heap Speakers: Brian Wilson, Airtricity, AMEC Nuclear; Danny Bernstein, Monarch Airways, BATA, Sustainable Aviation Council; more tbc

17.30 Labour Party Rural Revival, Christian Socialist Movement Global warming and Labour’s campaigning in rural areas Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church, opposite BIC Chair: Cllr Lesley Koumi Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Sir Martin Doughty, Chair Natural England; Alun Michael MP, Christian Socialist Movement; Elliot Morley MP

Refreshments

17.30 Royal British Legion Broken covenant Shaftesbury Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Frances Done, Royal British Legion and others tbc

17.30 Save the Children, The Children’s Society, NCH, NSPCC, Barnardo’s End child poverty reception Zafferano Restaurant, Harold Wilson Marquee Host: Jasmine Whitbread, Save the Children Speakers: government minister tbc

17.30 Society of Labour Lawyers We have the ministry, now where is the justice? Purbeck Suite, Queens Hotel, Meyrick Road Chair: Fraser Whitehead Speakers: Jack Straw MP; Roger Smith, Director of Justice; Stephen Hockman QC, Former Chairman of the Bar

17.30 Nuclear Industry Association Nuclear – part of the solution Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Lord O’Neill of Clackmannan Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP (invited) Hot buffet

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17.30 The Holocaust Educational Trust Gladstone Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: tbc

17.30 The Work Foundation, Abbott Laboratories Fit for work? Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: David Coats, The Work Foundation Speakers: Lord McKenzie; David Forrest, Abbott; Steve Bevan, The Work Foundation

17.30 TULO TULO, TUG reception Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tony Lloyd MP Speakers: Tony Dubbins, Trade Union Chair of TULO; Gordon Brown MP

18.00 European Commission Climate change: why a global response needs European leadership Climate Clinic, Lower Ground Room 6, Punshon Church opposite BIC Speakers: Commissioner Stavros Dimas

18.00 Fabian Society, Virgin Media, The Observer The fringe starts here: Fabian question time Hot Rocks Surf Diner, Pier Approach Chair: Mary Riddell, The Observer Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Linda Colley, Princeton University; Sunder Katwala, Fabian Society; Mariella Frostrup (tbc); Glenys Kinnock MEP (tbc); Lord Neil Kinnock (tbc)

18.00 NLGN supported by Milton Keynes Council Green shoots? Can local action prevent climate change? Pavilion Circle, Bournemouth Chair: Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian Speakers: Hilary Benn MP (tbc); Cllr Mike Edwards, Nottingham City Council; Chris Leslie, NLGN

18.00 Progress Progress rally Punshon Methodist Church, opposite BIC Chair: Stephen Twigg Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Peter Mandelson; David Miliband MP; Yvette Cooper MP; John Denham MP

18.00 The Childcare Coalition Can childcare alleviate child poverty? Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Patrick Diamond, Director Policy Network

Fringe listings

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Fringe listings – Sunday Sunday 18.00 Shelter, Labour Housing Group Building hope – more homes now Deauville Suite, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Jon Cruddas MP; Adam Sampson, Shelter

18.00 Tobacco Workers’ Alliance TWA reception Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road

18.00 WWF-UK, Hewlett-Packard Green and just? Or just green? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House Main Hall opposite BIC Chair: William Gillis, Chief Executive NEA Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Bruno Zago, UK&I Env Dir, Hewlett Packard; David Nussbaum, CEO WWF-UK; Sir John Harman, Chairman Environment Agency

18.15 The Leadership Centre for Local Government Launch of Next Generation – Council Leaders Green Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road

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Next Generation... councillors Join our VIP speakers to launch the second cohort of Next Generation Labour; a unique high-flyers’ programme for talented councillors.

Date: Sunday September 23 Time: 18:15-20:00 Venue: Green Room, Tralee Hotel

Wine and canapés reception

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18.30 BBC World Service, British Council Reception Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC

18.30 Oona King House music: the Oona King diaries The Landmarc, Exeter Road Host: Oona King and guests Bar

18.30 Policy Network, Demos The kids aren’t alright: tackling Europe’s child poverty deficit Bryanston Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: David Lammy MP Speakers: Lord Anthony Giddens, former Director of the LSE; Veli-Matti Ritakallio, Prof of Turko University, Finland; Dr Noreena Hertz, International Economist

18.45 UNISON, Compass, Tribune Can the public services deliver the new progressive consensus? Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Neal Lawson, Compass Speakers: Ed Miliband MP (tbc); Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary; Polly Toynbee, The Guardian; Angela Eagle MP (tbc); Paul O’Brien, APSE

19.00 AXA Insurance fraud: counting the cost Bourne A, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Gerald Sutcliffe MP (invited) Speakers: Steven Hadrill, ABI (invited); Steve Wilmott, City of London Police; Richard Davies, AXA

19.00 Labour Against the War Taking liberties – the war legacy Bournemouth International Hotel, 6 Priory Road Chair: Alan Simpson MP Speakers: Tony Benn; Walter Wolfgang, NEC; Jeremy Corbyn MP; Milan Rai, Co-editor of Peace News; Christine Shawcroft, NEC; Billy Hayes, General Secretary CWU £1

19.00 NFU Why farming matters Hermitage Hotel, opposite BIC Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Peter Kendall, President NFU

19.00 The Work Foundation, City & Guilds Reception The Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Guests: James Purnell MP; Ed Miliband MP; Andy Burnham MP; John Denham MP (all invited)

19.15 Scope, Treehouse, Working Families Making work work for parents of disabled children Oceanarium, Bournemouth Aquarium Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Ian Wylie, Treehouse; others tbc

20.00 BBC The World at One debate Zafferano Restaurant, James Callaghan Marquee Chair: Martha Kearney

Fringe listings – Sunday 20.00 Foreign Policy Centre, Barrow Cadbury Trust Should economics inform the politics of migration? Punshon Methodist Church, opposite BIC Chair: Stephen Twigg Speakers: Liam Byrne MP (invited); Brendan Barber, TUC (invited); Sukhvinder Stubbs, Barrow Cadbury Trust; Liam Halligan, Sunday Telegraph (invited)

20.00 Make Votes Count Reversing Labour’s retreat: winning back Labour’s lost voters Granville Suite, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Martin Bright Speakers: John Denham MP; Jon Trickett MP; Kirsty McNeill

20.00 Social Market Foundation Mind the (equity) gap: how much inequity should the Labour Party allow? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Andy Burnham MP (tbc); John Hutton MP (tbc); Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation; Jackie Ashley, The Guardian (tbc)

20.00 World Vision, Channel 4 Labour: can it really make poverty history? Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Jon Snow Speakers: International Development Secretary of State; Eric Joyce MP; Rudo Kwazamba, Director World Vision Uganda

20.30 New Economics Foundation and the Climate Clinic Coalition Do good lives have to cost the earth? Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Andrew Simms Speakers: Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth; Nic Marks, New Economics Foundation; Rosie Boycott, author and organic farmer; Hilary Benn MP (invited)

20.30 Young Fabians, Amicus Young Fabians Conference reception Forestdale Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Speakers: prominent speakers

21.00 Agreed Ireland Forum Irish-ness and British-ness: developing institutions and respecting identity in postconflict Britain and Ireland Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Anni Marjoram Speakers: Northern Ireland Minister; SDLP and Sinn Fein elected representatives; Federation of Irish Societies; Agreed Ireland Forum (all tbc) Pay bar

21.00 Social Market Foundation Conference reception with comedian Jeremy Hardy Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Invitation only. For further information please email [email protected]

21.45 MTV, Climate Clinic MTV Switch reception and Climate Clinic kick-off Climate Clinic, Tralee Hotel, Waterford Upper, West Hill Road Speakers: David Lynn, Executive Vice President MTV Networks UK; Rob Bell, climate change campaigner

22.00 European Commission European Commission reception Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: tbc

The Blair Years An audience with Alastair Campbell Tuesday 25 September 6.00pm – 7.30pm De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel Special event with Alastair Campbell and former Daily Mirror editor, Piers Morgan talking about the Blair Years, politics today and in future. To be followed with a book signing session. The Blair Years will be on sale at a special Conference price of £20. Tickets: £15 (£10 for members) available from the Party Stand. All proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to the Labour Party. Special Conference Deal The Blair Years will also be available from the Party Stand at a special Conference price of £20. Alastair Campbell will also be signing his diaries at the Party Stand. Details of the day and time will be in the Conference Daily Newspaper.

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Monday

Fringe listings

School’s out, or is it? 14 – 19 education and training Barnardo’s Fringe Event on Monday 24th September from 6pm – 7.30pm in the Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth Speakers invited: The Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for children, schools and families; Mike Tomlinson Buffet and refreshments provided

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Fringe listings

DEBT AND THE 21ST CENTURY CITIZEN: RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PENSION REFORM: WILL THE CONSENSUS LAST? WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 12.45 - 2.00PM

MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 08.30 - 10.00AM

Venue: Tralee Green Room, Tralee Westcliff Hotel

Venue: Westcliff Room, Tralee Hotel, Bournemouth, secure zone

Speakers: Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (tbc)

Event Partner: Citizens Advice

Jeannie Drake, Commissioner, Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Speakers: Kitty Ussher MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

Maggie Craig, Director of Life and Savings, ABI

Stephen Sklaroff, Director General, FLA Teresa Perchard, Director of Policy, Citizens Advice

TAKING CONTROL:

ADAPTING TO OUR CHANGING CLIMATE

WHAT PRICE FINANCIAL IGNORANCE?

WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 6.00 - 7.30PM

TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 12.30PM

Venue: Westcliff Suite, Tralee Westcliff Hotel

Venue: Bourne A Room, Wessex Hotel Chair: Liam Halligan, Sunday Telegraph

Chair: Sarah Mukherjee, Environment Correspondent, BBC

Speakers: Kitty Ussher MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

Speakers: Rt Hon Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Defra (tbc)

Richard Saunders, Chief Executive, IMA

Baroness Young, Chief Executive, Environment Agency David Nussbaum, Chief Executive, WWF,

Doug Taylor, Campaign Team Leader, Which?

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Jane Milne, Head of Climate Change, ABI

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Debt and the 21st Century Citizen: Rights and Responsibilities Monday 24 September, 8.30 – 10am Tralee Hotel, Westcliff Suite • Kitty Ussher MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury • Rt Hon John McFall MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee • Teresa Perchard, Citizens Advice • Stephen Sklaroff, Finance & Leasing Association

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Breakfast provided

Citizens Advice Drinks Reception Monday 24 September, 8.30 – 10pm Hermitage Hotel, Marlow Suite • Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP • Karen Buck MP, Chair of the Citizens Advice Parliamentary Group • Teresa Perchard, Citizens Advice Refreshments provided 80 | Annual Conference 07

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Small Business Matters

With:

The Rt Hon. Stephen Timms MP Minister of State for Competitiveness Chaired By:

John Wright FSB National Chairman Monday 24 September 2007, 6.30pm The Deauville Suite, The Trouville Hotel, Bournemouth Refreshments will include Wine, Beer and Hot Food For information on this and other FSB events please contact: Stephen Alambritis, Head of Public Affairs Federation of Small Businesses 2 Catherine Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 6HF T: 020 7592 8100 e-mail: [email protected] website: http://www.fsb.org.uk

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Fringe listings

You are invited to the Dods Marquee, Highcliffe Hotel for refreshments, to participate in one of our fringe events or to learn more about our publications and services

Labour: Can it really Make Poverty History? Sunday, 23rd September 2007, 8pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel

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Invited panel includes: Channel 4 News, Chair, Douglas Alexander, International Development Secretary, Quentin Davis MP, Eric Joyce MP, Chair APPS – Great Lakes, and Rudo Kwaramba, Director of World Vision Uganda Free Refreshments Available

Road pricing– Delivering the economy? Monday, 24th September 2007, 5.45pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel Invited panel includes: Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, Chair, Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Transport, Edmund King, RAC, and James Hookam, FTA Free Refreshments Available

Empowering Employment Monday, 24th September 2007, 8pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel

Meeting the challenge of the NEET generation Invited panel includes: Hywel Francis MP, Chair, Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Louise Casey, Respect Taskforce, Home Office, and Dr Adam Simpson, Shelter Free Refreshments Available

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The Northern Ireland Reception Monday, 24th September 2007, 10pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel INVITATION ONLY

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For further information contact: Glyn Roberts, Federation of Small Businesses, Northern Ireland Press & Parliamentary Office, 143 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1FH Tel: 028 9032 6035 Fax: 028 9032 6113 Email: [email protected] www.fsb.org.uk/ni Free Refreshments Available

Universities, Innovation, Skills and Students – What’s the funding mix? Tuesday, 25th September 2007, 5.45pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel Invited panel includes: Mike Baker, Education Commentator, BBC, Chair, John Denham, Secretary of State for Universities, Innovation and Skills, Michael Driscoll, Vice-Chancellor, Middlesex University, Richard Lambert, CBI, and Gemma Tumelty, NUS Free Refreshments Available

Should Alistair Darling put London first? Wednesday, 26th September 2007, 8pm Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel Invited panel includes: Polly Toynbee, Guardian columnist, Chair, Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, Baroness Jo Valentine, Chief Executive, London First, and Dermot Finch, IPPR Centre for Cities

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A green and pleasant land: will affordable housing cost us the earth? 07:30 - 08:30

Monday 24 September Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant, Bournemouth

The Conference Daily newspaper will publish updates and corrections in each issue relating to the meetings that day, to ensure delegates have the latest information.

Jonathan Shaw MP Minister for the South East

Yvette Cooper MP (invited) Caroline Davey Shelter

Sir Terry Farrell CBE Tony Hawkhead Groundwork

This open breakfast event will examine how building more homes can be balanced with preserving and enhancing our environment

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Pier Approach, Bournemouth

Baroness Howells Justice Secretary & Lord Chancellor

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Future transport and the role of rail

Monday 24 September 2007 The Granville Room – Trouville hotel 12:45 – 14:00 Speakers include: Transport minister Tom Harris MP, Tony Lloyd MP and Graham Stringer MP 07-0319-Labour Half page Advert 1 1 Process CyanProcess MagentaProcess YellowProcess Black

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Looking after number one is personal aspiration killing communities? Viscount Tom Chandos Social Market Foundation Rt. Hon Hazel Blears MP (Invited) Tony Hawkhead Groundwork Christine Farnish Barclays

18:30

Monday 24 September Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, Bournemouth

This open event will seek new perspectives on balancing support of the individual with delivering greater social equity

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Should the

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have a written constitution? Monday 24th September - 1pm Bournehall Hotel 14 Priory Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth

Rt Hon Keith Vaz MP Chair, Ethnic Minority Taskforce

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

Michael Wills MP

Commentator and Author

Minister of State, Ministry of Justice

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Social mobility – can emotional wellbeing make the difference? Monday 24 September 2007, 6.30pm Oceanarium, Pier Approach, West Beach, Bournemouth Chair Rosemary Bennett

Social Affairs Correspondent, The Times

Speakers Rt Hon Beverley Hughes MP Minister of State for Children, Young People and Families

Julia Margo

Senior Research Fellow, IPPR

Clare Tickell

Chief Executive, NCH Wine and food will be provided

www.nch.org.uk For further information, please contact the NCH Events and Multimedia team on 020 7704 7183 or [email protected]

aspire... accelerate... achieve…

What do 14 – 19 year olds really need to learn? Join us for this education debate 5.45pm Monday 24 September Wessex Hotel (Purbeck Suite) 11-13 West Cliff Road (5 mins walk from conference hall) Speakers: Rt Hon Stephen Timms – Minister of State for Competitiveness, BERR Susan Anderson – Director of HR Policy, CBI Lorna Unwin – Professor of Vocational Education, Institute of Education John May – Chief Executive, UK Career Academy Foundation Chaired by D. Neil Makin OBE – External Affairs Director, Cadbury Schweppes plc

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Good Work Come and help build the case for putting good work at the heart of political debate

Abbott Laboratories Ltd

NHS Employers

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Working Links

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THE JIMMY KNAPP CANCER FUND

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The Jimmy Knapp Cancer Fund was established in August 2001 following Jimmy’s death, after a year long battle with cancer, to be an ongoing memory of his life and work.

The fund continues to give towards the support of research of cancer, the counselling of patients, their families and friends and the hospice movement.

Respected and admired for his energy, passion and leadership the fund aims to be a positive reminder of the caring contribution Jimmy made to the trade union movement and his concern for his fellow human beings.

To date over £415,000 has been donated and with your help this figure can be greatly increased. All donations will help the fund with its work in supporting cancer related activities. For more information visit www.jimmyknapp.org Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Donations Form Cheques may be sent payable to ‘The Jimmy Knapp Cancer Fund’ at Ground Floor, Congress House, 23-28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3UB. If you are a UK Tax payer you can make your donation worth nearly a third more at no extra cost to you by completing the following and sending with your donation: I enclose my donation of £

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Fringe listings – Monday

ON THE FRINGE

Can Labour rise to the housing challenge? Marquee 3 is now the USDAW Marquee

Speakers Yvette Cooper MP - Housing Minister Heather Wakefield - UNISON Head of Local Government Adam Sampson - Chief Exec. Shelter Jon Trickett MP – chair of Labour Party manifesto group on housing and chair of Compass Parliamentary group Cllr. John Williams – Leader Darlington Council (invited) Chair: Steve Warwick UNISON Labour Link Monday 24 September, 12.45-2.00pm Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, Marquee 3 (inside secure zone)

Further information from the UNISON stand, P2/3, Purbeck Hall UNISON, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ www.unison.org.uk

ON THE FRINGE Speakers

Social justice at work – the heart of the British identity? Marquee 2 is now the Unison Marquee

Dave Prentis UNISON Paul Kenny GMB Derek Simpson Unite-Amicus Tony Woodley Unite-TGWU Billy Hayes CWU Chair: Gloria Mills UNISON Monday 24 September, 6.45-8.00pm Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, Marquee 2 (inside secure zone)

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Community cohesion – who needs educating? Monday 24 September 12.45–2.00pm The Main Lounge Royal Bath Hotel Refreshments

Has the government got it right over who gets access to lifelong learning and higher education? How does social class, ethnicity or nationality affect your chances? Chair: Sally Hunt UCU General Secretary Panel: Bill Rammell MP Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education Oona King Chair, Institute of Community Cohesion Jane Hadcock UCU, ESOL tutor Joe Baden UCU, offender learning co-ordinator Supported by

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Fringe listings – Monday Monday

Key Secure Island site Free Refreshments Wheelchair access Sign translation

07.30 Demos The politics of persuasion: winning over the 21st century voter Sherbourne Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Catherine Fieschi, Director Demos Speakers: Anthony Giddens, House of Lords

07.30 Groundwork A green and pleasant land – will affordable housing cost us the earth? Zafferano Restaurant, Harold Wilson Marquee

08.00 Climate Clinic Climate change and the city Punshon Church House, opposite BIC Speakers: Phil Woolas MP; Anthony Hobley, Head of Global Climate Change and Carbon Finance; Norton Rose, Climate Clinic; Pedro Moura Costa, President EcoSecurities; James Pointon, Managing Director and Head of Kyoto Emissions Trading, Bear Stearns

08.00 Fabian Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, Unite The skills gap – whose rights, whose responsibility? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: David Coats, The Work Foundation Speakers: John Denham MP; Michael Izza, ICAEW Invitation only. For details please go to: www.fabian-society.org.uk

08.00 Fabian Society, National Grid Low carbon Europe Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Roger Liddle, European Commission Speakers: Stavros Dimas, European Commission; Stephen Hale, Green Alliance; Fiona Harvey, Financial Times (invited); Jim Murphy MP; Nicola Pitts, National Grid Invitation only. For details please go to: www.fabian-society.org.uk

08.00 NSPCC New government: new priorities for keeping children safe? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: David Brindle, The Guardian Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Dame Mary Marsh, Director and CE NSPCC

08.00 Serco, The Campaign for Better Transport (formerly Transport 2000) Cities, climate change, transport – the great challenge Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Ben Webster, The Times Transport Correspondent Speakers: Ruth Kelly MP; Tim O’Toole, Managing Director London Underground; Geoff Inskip, Director General, Centro; Stephen Joseph, Director Campaign for Better Transport; Nick Brown, CEO Serco Integrated Transport Hot breakfast

08.00 Social Market Foundation, Provident Financial One size fits all? How generic should generic financial advice be? Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Brian Pomeroy, HMT Financial Inclusion Taskforce Speakers: Gareth Thomas MP (tbc); Nick Pearson, National Debt Advice Coordinator Advice UK; Otto Thoresen, Thoresen Review of Generic Financial Advice (tbc)

08.00 The Met Office The latest science of climate change Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Speakers: Vicky Pope, Head of CC Programme Met Office

08.00 The Work Foundation Where next for Labour? Granville Suite, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Nick Isles, The Work Foundation Speakers: Anthony Giddens, LSE; Will Hutton, The Work Foundation; Neal Lawson, Compass; Ed Miliband MP (invited)

08.15 AXA, Resolution Foundation Financial ill health: is there a cure? Arundel Suite, Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill Chair: Clive Cowdery Speakers: Economic Secretary; Paul Evans, AXA; Laurie Edmans, independent consultant

08.15 Christian Socialist Movement Prayer breakfast Punshon Methodist Church, Wesley Room, opposite BIC Chair: led by a different MP each morning Breakfast from 07.45

Gordon & tonic? Enjoy the big speech live with a drink

TV BROADBAND PHONE MOBILE

Join us at Hot Rocks, just by Bournemouth Pier

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culture or a cuppa... for 39p which do you value more? Speakers: Peter Hewitt, Arts Council England Nicholas Hytner, National Theatre Tim Brinkman, Hall for Cornwall DCMS representative invited Location: The Royal Bath, Gladstone Suite Date: Monday 24 September Time: 1–2pm Live music. Hot food provided. Sign language interpreter

Monday 08.30 Citizens Advice, Finance & Leasing Association Debt and the 21st century citizen: rights and responsibilities West cliff Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Kitty Ussher MP (invited); Stephen Sklaroff, Finance & Leasing Assc; Teresa Perchard, Citizens Advice

08.45 Oxfam Coffee Shop Westbeach Restaurant and Bar From 8.45 Monday to Wednesday Please see advert for further information

12.45 Alzheimer’s Society, Help the Aged, Help the Hospices, LTCA, Parkinsons Disease Society New demographics, new health service Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: David Brindle, The Guardian

12.45 Amnesty International Human Rights Watch, Refugee Council Iraqi refugees: our responsibility? Bourne A, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Maggie Okane, Guardian Films (invited) Speakers: Mark MallochBrown (invited); Bill Frelick, Human Rights Watch; Andrew Harper, UNHCR

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12.45 Arts Council England Culture or a cuppa... for 39p, which do you value more? Gladstone Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Peter Hewitt, Arts Council England Speakers: Tim Brinkman, Director Hall for Cornwall; Nicholas Hytner, Director The National Theatre; culture, media and sport representatives invited

12.45 Associate Parliamentary Group on Flood Prevention Flooding: the planning, environmental and economic challenge Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: John Grogan MP Speakers: party environment spokesperson; Local Government Association; Environment Agency; Norwich Union (all tbc)

12.45 Association of Convenience Stores Your local shop – its future Zafferano Restaurant Chair: The Co-operative Group (tbc) Speakers: Association of Convenience Stores (tbc)

12.45 Asthma UK, Cancer Research UK, Healthcare Commission; Rethink Access all areas: how can we tackle health inequalities? Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Anna Walker, CE Healthcare Commission Speakers: Alan Johnson MP; Neil Churchill, CE Asthma UK; Harpac Kumar, CE Cancer Research UK; Paul Jenkins, CE Rethink

Fringe listings – Monday 12.45 Big Lottery Fund Can’t please all the poeple all the time? Who should the lottery please? Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Nick Higham, BBC Correspondent Speakers: James Purnell MP; Liz Atkins, Director of Public Policy NCVO; Stephen Dunmore, Big Lottery Fund

12.45 British Chambers of Commerce, Business in the Community Small business: CSR’s hidden champions Mirabelle Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Nick Mathiason, The Observer Speakers: government speaker tbc; David Frost, British Chambers of Commerce; Chris Slocock, The Minister Press

12.45 Chemical Industries Association The chemical industry – a risk worth taking Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Brian Iddon MP Speakers: science minister invited; Steve Elliott, CE Chemical Industries Assc

12.45 Compass – Direction for the Democratic Left Workplace democracy: an industrial revolution for the 21st century? Dover Lounge, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Sue Ferns, Prospect Speakers: David Coats, The Work Foundation; Adrian Askew, Connect; Frances O’Grady, TUC

12.45 CORGI Building skills for the future St Malo and Monet Suites, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Barry Sheerman MP Speakers: David Lammy MP; Ian Powney, Chief Operating Officer CORGI; Simon Bartley, Chairman SummitSkills; others tbc

12.45 Health and Safety Commission Stressed out: is workplace stress damaging UK plc? Blandford Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Danny Carrigan, HSC Commissioner Speakers: Tony Woodley, Joint General Secretary Unite; Lord McKenzie of Luton

12.45 Energy Saving Trust Sustainable energy advice – home energy advisers give free advice between 12.45 – 18.00 Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 Sept Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, opposite BIC

12.45 ippr in association with Centre Forum. CBI, Audit Commission Teacher knows best? Closing the class gap Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Lisa Harker, Co-Director ippr Speakers: Jim Knight MP; Paul Marshall, Chair CentreForum; Prof Steve Machin, Director Centre for the Economics of Education, UCL, Elaine Simpson, MD, Serco Education

12.45 Friends of the Earth, The Co-operative, PRASEG Will the Climate Bill tackle climate change? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Lower Ground Room 6, opposite BIC Chair: Sarah Mukherjee, BBC Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Dr Kevin Anderson, Tyndall Centre; Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth; Chris Shearlock, Co-operative Group

12.45 Greater Manchester PTA, Northern Rail Future transport and the role of rail Granville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Jim Hancock Speakers: Tom Harris MP; Graham Stringer MP; Cllr Roger Jones, Greater Manchester PTA

12.45 Local Government Association Local government question time Wessex Room, Forestdale Hotel, Knyveton Road Chair: Gaby Hinsliff, The Observer Speakers: Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA; Hazel Blears MP (invited); Juliet Lyon (invited)

12.45 Met Office Understand the science of climate change and get advice from the science experts (Mon and Tues until 18.00) Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House opposite BIC

12.45 Micropower Council, Greenpeace, Worcester Bosch Decentralised energy and micropower: is anyone doing enough? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Chair: Mike McCarthy, The Independent Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP; Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London; Dave Sowden, CE Micropower Council; John Sauven, Greenpeace; Richard Soper, Worcester Bosch Group

12.45 National Heart Forum, Faculty of Public Health Sprawling suburbs, spreading waistlines Purbeck Suite, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Speakers: Living Streets; Faculty of Public Health; Dawn Primarolo MP (invited)

12.45 National Landlords Assc, Crisis The responsible landlord Durley Hall Hotel, Durley Chine Road Chair: Simon Gordon Speakers: Phyllis Starkey MP; Duncan Shrubsole, Crisis; David Salusbury

12.45 New Economics Foundation Is growth possible? Bryanston Suite, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Stewart Wallis Speakers: Simon Retallack, IPPR; Kevin Anderson, The Tyndall Centre; Benito Muller, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; Larry Elliot, Economics Editor The Guardian

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Fringe listings – Monday Monday 12.45 New Statesman, Association of Colleges Rehab for hoodies – how college learning saves lives Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Jim Knight MP; Speakers: Rowland Foote, Bouremouth and Poole College; Prof Sir Richard Layard, LSE; Prof Allison Wolfe, KCL; Alan Tuckett, NIACE; Paul Mackney, NIACE

12.45 New Statesman, FD Tamesis Meeting the housing crisis Disraeli, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Ben Hall Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Prof Christine Whitehead, LSE; David Orr, National Housing Assc

12.45 No ID, no sale No ID, no sale Dorchester 2, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Llin Golding Speakers: Chris Ogden, TMA; John Branscombe, Camelot; James Lowman, RCS

12.45 Public Service Reform Group, Policy Network Public service reform – what next! Arundel Suite, Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill Chair: Lord Geoffrey Filkin Speakers: Hilary Cottam, founding partner Participle; Jack Straw MP (tbc); James Purnell MP (tbc)

12.45 Progress, Kapsch Trafficcom Pricing people off the roads, or pricing them on to public transport? Deauville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Stephen Joseph, Transport 2000; Gemma Decent, Associate Director, Transport Unit Ipsos-Mori; Ruth Kelly MP (tbc) 12.45 RIBA Ask an architect – Britain’s best green architects give free advice between 12.45 – 18.00 Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House opposite BIC

12.45 The Smith Institute, E!Sharp, Business for New Europe Economic Protectionism Tregonwell Room, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Paul Adamson, E!Sharp Speakers: John Monks, ETUC; Gary Titley MEP; Roland Rudd, Business for New Europe; David Gow, The Guardian

12.45 The Smith Institute, Flying Matters Going Green: Is current prosperity sustainable? 1812 Restaurant, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Murray Elder, The Smith Institute Speakers: Phil Woolas MP (tbc); Brian Wilson, Vice Chair Flying Matters; Baroness Barbara Young, Environment Agency; Lord Whitty, National Consumer Council

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12.45 The Smith Institute, Reform, The Law Society, Clifford Chance, PWC, LogicaCMG Ministry of Justice: how will it work? Disraeli Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Wilf Stevenson, The Smith Institute Speakers: Jack Straw MP; Joshua Rozenberg, Daily Telegraph; Shami Chakrabarti, Liberty; Des Hudson, Law Society; Stuart Popham, Clifford Chace LLP

12.45 UNISON Can Labour rise to the housing challenge? USDAW Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Steve Warwick, UNISON Labour Link Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Heather Wakefield, UNISON Head of Local Government; Adam Sampson, Shelter (invited); Jon Trickett MP; Cllr John Williams, Leader Darlington Council (invited)

12.45 University and College Union Community cohesion – who needs educating? Has the government got it right over who gets access to lifelong learning and higher education? How does social class, ethnicity or nationality affect your chances? The Main Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Sally Hunt, UCU general secretary Speakers: Bill Rammell MP; Oona King, Chair Institute of Community Cohesion; Jane Hadcock, UCU ESOL Tutor; Joe Baden, UCU Offender Learning Project Co-ordinator

12.45 Venezuela Information Centre Venezuela – democracy and social progress Bournemouth Methodist Church, opposite BIC Speakers: Ken Livingstone; Colin Burgon MP; Graham Goddard, Unite The Union; Julia Buxton; Tony Benn; Hugh Lanning, PCS; Venezuelan guests (tbc)

12.45 Charities Aid Foundation Should we incentivise the rich to give? Collingwood Lounge, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Dr John Low, CE Charities Aid Foundation Speakers: tbc

13.00 Christian Socialist Movement, StartHere sponsored by EDS Where do I start? Tackling digital exclusion and the information gap Function Room, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Charles Cox, Vice President EDS Speakers: Stephen Timms MP; Sarah Hamilton-Fairley, CE StartHere; Alun Michael MP

13.00 Immigration Advisory Service, Strangers Into Citizens, Migration Alliance Immigration: benefit or burden? Abbeymount Ballroom, Bournemouth International Hotel, 6 Priory Road Chair: Keith Best Speakers: Jon Cruddas MP; Jack Dromey, Unite The Unite T&G section; Keith Vaz MP, Chair Ethnic Minority Taskforce, The Labour Party

Fringe listings – Monday

Leadership Centre for local government

Town Hall of all talents... reinventing civic democracy

The Conference Daily newspaper will publish updates and corrections in each issue relating to the meetings that day, to ensure delegates have the latest information.

Marquee A is now the Unite Marquee

Speakers: John Healey MP, Minister of State, Communities and Local Government Dame Jane Roberts, Chair, Councillors Commission Cllr Sonika Nirwal, Group leader, Ealing Council Paul Wheeler, Director, Political Skills Forum

The role of local government has never been more significant; join our speakers and find our how to reinvent civic democracy. Date: Monday September 24 Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: San Michel Marquee A, Marriott Highcliff

Wine and lunch provided

13.00 Local Government Information Unit Efficiency – is local government taking it seriously? Sherbourne Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Tim Thorogood, CE LGIU Speakers: minister tbc; Neil Bentley, Director Public Services CBI; Cllr Roger Lawrence, Leader Wolverhampton City Council; Lucille Thirlby, Senior National Officer UNISON

13.00 NLGN It’s more than council tax! How should we finance local government? Pavilion Circle, Bournemouth Chair: Nicholas Timmins, FT (tbc) Speakers: John Healy MP; Paul Coen, Local Government Assc; Chris Leslie, NLGN; Ray Morgan, Woking BC

13.00 The Leadership Centre for Local Government Town hall of all talents – reinventing civic democracy Zafferano Restaurant, James Callaghan Marquee

13.00 Social Market Foundation, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Blame the workers? How do we address the UK productivity gap? Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Kitty Ussher MP; Larry Elliot, The Guardian (tbc); John Philpott, CIPD; Leon Feinstein, Centre for Research on the Wider Benefits of Learning Institute of Education (tbc)

13.00 Social Market Foundation, Heritage Lottery Fund Exploring Place Shaping: what does it mean and where will it lead? Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Natalie Tarry, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Hazel Blears MP (tbc); Sir Michael Lyons (tbc); John Merry, Salford Council (tbc); Carole Souter, Heritage Lottery Fund

13.00 The Work Foundation Ones to watch Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Jackie Ashley, The Guardian Speaker: Chris Bryant MP; Natascha Engel MP; Helen Goodman MP; Shahid Malik MP

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How employers can support more disabled people into work Fringe Meeting Monday 24 September 2007 5.00-6.00pm Marquee 2, Highcliffe Hotel Hot buffet and refreshments

Marquee 2 is now the Unison Marquee

Speakers include: Rt Hon Peter Hain MP (tbc) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Rt Hon David Blunkett MP Vice-President, RNIB and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Richard Howitt MEP President, Disability Group of MEPs Kay Allen Group Head of Social Policy and Inclusion, Royal Mail Group Chair: Stephen Remington Chief Executive, Action for Blind People rnib.org.uk actionforblindpeople.org.uk Registered charity numbers: Royal National Institute of Blind People 226227 Action for Blind People 205913

Fringe listings – Monday Monday 17.00 Labour Party Irish Society Irish reception to celebrate the Irish contribution to the Labour movement Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Speaker: General Secretary, Irish Labour Party, cabinet minister tbc

17.30 ippr The challenge of peace building Waterford Upper Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ian Kearns, Deputy Director ippr Speaker: Des Browne MP; Richard Howitt MEP; Mary Kaldor, LSE

Neighbourhood Watchful

Ensuring local trust and accountability in policing A fringe discussion to explore:

x The centrality of policing to equality and delivering social justice

x How we tackle Britain’s corrosive fear of crime

x The future role of local political leadership in policing Speakers

17.00 London Borough of Newham Neighbourhood Watchful Old Harry’s Bar, Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Sir Ronnie Flanagan, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary 17.00 RNIB, Action for Blind People How employers can support more disabled people into work Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Stephen Remington Speaker: David Blunkett MP; Richard Howitt MEP

17.30 ABPI, LTCA, Eyecare Alliance Diversity in commissioning: opportunity or choice too far? Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

17.30 Countryside Alliance Brown government – green agenda The Large Lounge, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: David Seymour Speaker: tbc

17.30 Lansons Public Affairs The financial services reception Westbeach Restaurant Chair: Ed Balls MP (tbc) Ticket only. Please email [email protected]

17.30 Centre for Cities at ippr, Virgin Trains Connecting cities: what next for transport? Cork Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Dermot Finch, Director Centre for Cities Speaker: Ruth Kelly MP; David Frost, Director General BCC; Stephen Joseph, Executive Director Transport 2000; Nicky Gavron, Deputy Mayor of London; Geoff Inskip, Director General Centro

17.30 New Statesman, Nestle Weight of obesity: what’s the solution? Mirabelle, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Jenni Russell Speaker: Dawn Primarolo MP; Dr Sue Jebb, Medical Research Council; Rupert Maitland-Titterton, Nestle UK; Dr Rosemary Leonard GP, BBC Breakfast News

17.30 Social Market Foundatioin, Food Standards Agency Policy under the microscope: how should science drive policymaking? Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation Speaker: Ian Pearson MP (tbc); Sir John Harman, Environment Agency; Fiona Fox, Science Media Centre; Dame Deirdre Hutton, Food Standards Agency

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and the Home Secretary’s Senior Professional Advisor on Policing.

Tony McNulty MP, Minister of State for Security, Counter-terrorism, Crime and Policing

Sir Robin Wales, Directly Elected Mayor of Newham Date: Monday, 24th September 2007

Time: 5pm – 7pm

Location: Old Harry’s Bar, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriot Hotel

17.30 The Stroke Association, British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK Patching people up or sorting people out? Funding for the long term in health Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Joe Korner, The Stroke Association

17.40 One Parent Families, Gingerbread sponsored by BT Poverty at work Bryanston Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Polly Toynbee, The Guardian Speaker: Harriet Harman MP (invited); Natascha Engel MP; Jenny Watson, Chair Equal Opportunities Commisssion

17.30 The Work Foundation China and India – are our jobs safe in a globalised world? Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Alexandra Jones, The Work Foundation Speaker: John Denham MP; John Healey MP; David Coats, The Work Foundation

17.45 Freight Transport Association Road pricing – delivering the economy? Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Gwyneth Dunwoody MP (invited) Speaker: Ruth Kelly MP; Edmund King, RAC Foundation; James Hookham, FTA

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Fringe listings – Monday Monday 17.45 Labour Euro-Safeguards Campaign Britain and the European Union Ottershaw Room, Bournemouth International Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Austin Mitchell MP Speaker: Tony Benn; Kelvin Hopkins MP; John Mills

17.45 London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Any 2012 questions? Unite Marquee, Marriott, Highcliff Hotel Chair: Jonathan Edwards, Olympian Speaker: Lord Sebastian Coe, Chair, London Organising Committee; David Higgins, CE Olympic Delivery Authority; Tessa Jowell MP

17.45 MTV, Electoral Reform Society Are you listening? A panel of young people question politicians Zafferano Restaurant

17.45 National Housing Federation, Places for People Can we house our children? Blandford 3, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: David Orr, National Housing Fed Speaker: Yvette Cooper MP (tbc); Zenna Atkins, Places for People

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17.45 The Smith Institute Reducing re-offending: a pipe drem? What works, what doesn’t work and what we need to do to fix it? Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Amanda Jordan, The Smart Company Speaker: Dr Mary Harris, Young Offender Programme National Grid; Juliet Lyon, Prison Reform Trust; David Hanson MP

17.45 UK Career Academy Foundation Education: what do 14-19 year-olds really need to learn? Purbeck Suite, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: D Neil Makin OBE Speakers: Stephen Timms MP; Susan Anderson, CBI; Lorna Unwin, Institute of Education; John May, CE UK Career Academy Foundation

Fringe listings – Monday 17.45 Unite Against Fascism Challenging the rise of the fascist BNP Punshon Methodist Church, Exeter Road, opposite BIC Chair: Lee Jasper, National Assembly Against Racism Speakers: Ken Livingstone, Chair Unite Against Fascism; Frances O’Grady, Deputy General Secretary TUC; Glyn Ford MEP; Dr Abdul Bari, Secretary General Muslim Council of Britain; Dr Edie Friedman, Director Jewish Council for Racial Equality; Gemma Tumelty, President NUS

18.00 Barnardo’s School’s out, or is it? 14-19 education and training Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Martin Narey, Barnardo’s Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Mike Tomlinson; (all invited)

18.00 BWEA, European Commission Role of renewable energy: today and tomorrow – exploring the implications of EU targets Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP; Reijo Kemppinen, Head of the European Representation; Adam Bruce, BWEA, CEO Airtricity UK

18.00 Channel 4, Hansard Society Are political parties a waste of time? Bourne Suite, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: John Healy MP; Jackie Ashley, The Guardian; Yasmin Alihbai-Brown, The Independent; Kevin Maguire, The Mirror

18.00 European Commission Climate change: why a global response needs European leadership Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Speakers: Commissioner Stavros Dimas, European Commission

18.00 Compass Charter for childhood: what you can do to end commercialisation! Dover Lounge, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Zoe Williams, Compass Speakers: Helen Goodman MP

18.00 The Independent How do Labour win a fourth term? De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Steve Richards, The Independent Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Lord Neil Kinnock; Patricia Hewitt MP; Jon Cruddas MP

Leading the North The three northern Regional Development Agencies, Northwest Regional Development Agency, One NorthEast and Yorkshire Forward are working together to lead the growth of the economy across the north of England. We work strategically with business, public and voluntary sectors to make a real difference to the prosperity of people across our regions. To find out more about how we do this come and join us for drinks and canapés at 6pm - 7.30pm in the Lucullus PhoebeonRoom at 24 the Pavilion on Monday 24 September. 7 - 8.30pm in the Pavilion Monday September Speaker - Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP.

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Fringe listings – Monday Monday 18.00 Stop The Boycott Stop the Boycott Fringe Meeting/Reception for the campaign against the academic boycott of Israel. Royal Bath Mezzanine Chair: tbc Speakers: tbc Light Refreshments

18.00 Fabian Society, Centre Forum Labour and the Liberal Democrats: whose progressive agenda? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tim Horton, Fabian Society Speakers: Alan Johnson MP; James Purnell MP; Liberal Democrat speakers (all tbc)

18.00 Fabian Society, EDF Energy Energy policy and climate change Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Jim Skea, UK Energy Research Centre; Alan Whitehead MP; Malcolm Wicks MP Invitation only. For details please go to: www.fabian-society.org.uk

18.00 Justice for Columbia, Unite The Union Columbia: an ethical foreign policy Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Mike Griffiths, NEC Speakers: Tony Lloyd MP, Chair PLP; Senator Piedad Cordoba, Liberal Party of Columbia; Richard Howitt MEP

18.00 National Consumer Council Voluntary sector delivery of public services: rhetoric or reality? Purbeck Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: David Walker, The Guardian Speakers: Hazel Blears MP (invited); Phil Hope MP (invited); Ed Mayo, CE National Consumer Council; Lord Adebowale, CE Turning Point

18.00 Progress Is David Cameron capturing the political zeitgeist? Granville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Andy Burnham MP; Kitty Ussher MP; Stephen Twigg, Chair Progress; Deborah Mattinson, Joint CE Opinion Leader Research

18.00 SERA, Climate Clinic Environment question time Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Hywel Lloyd, SERA Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Baroness Barbara Young, Environment Agency; Philip Sellwood, Energy Saving Trust; Dirk Hazell, Environmental Services Assc; Sir Martin Doughty, Natural England

18.00 Surrey County Labour Party Southern discomfort – strategies for winning in the south Tudor Grange Hotel, Gervis Road Chair: Cllr Keith Dibble Speakers: John Denham MP; Jim Knight MP; Murray Rowlands, Surrey County Labour Party

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18.00 The Work Foundation, NHS Employers Is the health of the nation built on the morale of health service workers? Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Neal Lawson, Compass Speakers: Alan Johnson MP (invited); Steve Barnett, NHS Employers; Mike Jackson, UNISON; Will Hutton, The Work Foundation; Dr Jonathan Fielden, Chair BMA Consultants Committee

18.00 Town and Country Planning Assc, Places for People From green belts to eco towns Zafferano Restaurant Chair: David Blunkett MP Speakers: David Cowans, Places for People; Nick Raynsford MP (invited)

18.00 National Consumer Council Voluntary sector delivery of public services: rhetoric or reality? Purbeck Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: David Walker, The Guardian Speakers: Ed Miliband MP (invited); Ed Mayo, CE National Consumer Council; Lord Adebowale, CE Turning Point

18.15 AXA Saving the planet – the challenge for small business Malo and Monet, Trouville Hotel, Priory Hotel Chair: Justin Rowlatt, ‘Ethical Man’ Speakers: Jonathan Shopley, Carbon Neutral Company; Kim Clemo, AXA; climate change minister tbc

18.15 The Financial Times, The City of London The global success of the City of London: can it be maintained? Gladstone Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Lionel Barber, Editor FT Speakers: Kitty Ussher MP; Michael Snyder, City of London; Paul Myners, Land Securities

18.30 BBC Our audience, young voters Tregonwell Room, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road 18.30 Federation of Small Businesses Small business matters Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: John Wright, FSB Chairman Speakers: Stephen Timms MP

18.30 NCH, The Children’s Charity Social mobility – can emotional wellbeing make the difference? Oceanarium, Pier Approach, West Beach Chair: Rosemary Bennett, The Times Speakers: Beverley Hughes MP (invited); Julia Margo, Senior Research Fellow IPPR; Clare Tickell, CE NCH Food and wine provided

Fringe listings – Monday 18.30 Policy Network, European Parliamentary Labour Party, Commission for Racial Equality Engagement with Muslim communities across Europe? Bourne A, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Farzana Hakim, Director of Government Relations CRE Speakers: Gary Titley MEP; Jeroen Dijsselbloem MP, PVDA spokesperson on integration and home affairs; Shahid Malik MP (tbc); Rushanara Ali, Labour PPC for Bethnal Green and Bow

18.45 UNISON, Unite, GMB, CWU Social justice at work – the heart of the British identity? Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: tbc Speakers: Dave Prentis, UNISON; Paul Kenny, GMB; Derek Simpson, Unite-Amicus; Tony Woodley, Unite-TGWU; Billy Hayes, CWU

19.00 Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, Labour CND, Labour Action for Peace Oppose a new nuclear arms race: no to Trident and missile defence Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Kate Hudson Speakers: Jon Trickett MP; Nigel Griffiths MP; Mary Riddell, The Observer; Jeremy Corbyn MP; Katy Clark MP; Diana Holland, TGWU-Unite

19.00 Northern RDAs; North West Development Agency, One North East, Yorkshire Forward Leadership in the north Pavilion Lucullus Speakers: John Healey MP

19.00 ippr Love thy neighbour? Community cohesion in multicultural Britain Waterford Upper Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Carey Oppenheim, Co-Director ippr Speakers: Parmjit Dhanda MP; David Blunkett MP; Ben Page, Director Ipsos, MORI; David Goodhart, Editor Prospect; Trevor Phillips

19.00 ippr, Serco Climate change question time Purbeck Suite, Highcliffe Hotel Chair: Simon Retallack, Head of Climate Centre ippr Speakers: Phil Woolas MP (tbc); Andrew Simms, Policy Director, New Economics Foundation; Penney Poyzer (tbc), presenter of BBC2’s ‘No Waste Like Home’ (tbc)

19.00 Jewish Labour Movement Academic boycott – a flawed approach and Israel/ Palestine – new initiatives Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Stephen Twigg (tbc) Speakers: Bill Rammell MP; Prof Hassassian, Palestinian delegation (tbc)

19.00 Labour Briefing, Socialist Campaign Group, Campaign for Socialism Extending party democracy... or exterminating it? Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Judy Atkinson, Unite Speakers: John McDonnell MP; Mick Shaw, President FBU; Geoff Martin, UNISON; Christine Shawcroft, NEC; Darren Williams, Welsh Labour Grassroots; Gordon Makay, Sec Campaign for Socialism £1

19.15 Alzheimer’s Society, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, The Health Foundation Going the distance: how far is too far to travel for healthcare? Dorchester 1, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Phil Hammond Speakers: patient representative Alzheimer’s Society; Bernard Ribeiro, President The Royal College of Surgeons of England

19.15 Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Care, Cancer Research UK, Cancerbackup, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care Hard choices: priorities in future cancer care Dorchester 2, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Vivienne Parry, journalist Speakers: Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK; Joanne Rule, Cancerbackup

19.30 Amnesty International Human Rights Watch Reprieve Guantanamo Bay and US secret detention – working for closure and disclosure Punshon Memorial Church, opposite BIC Chair: Kate Allen, Director Amnesty International Speakers: Kim Howells MP (invited); Stephen Grey, investigative journalist; Moazzam Begg, former detainee

19.30 ASCL, NASUWT Who should be running our schools? Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Will Woodward, The Guardian Speakers: Ed Balls MP (invitied); John Dunford, ASCL; Chris Keates, NASUWT

19.30 Council for Arab-British understanding (CAABU) CAABU’s Arab night: celebrating UK-Arab relations Terrace Ballroom, Marsham Court Hotel, East Cliff Chair: John Austin MP Speakers: tbc Free car park at rear of hotel

19.30 LGA, NEF, NHS Confederation, UNISON Taking the temperature: can public services save the planet? Room 2, Punshon House opposite BIC Chair: Andrew Simms, Policy Director and Head of the Climate Change Programme NEF Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Sir Jeremy Beecham, LGA; Dr Gill Morgan DBE, NHS Confederation; Dave Prentis, UNISON

19.30 RSPCA RSPCA beer and curry night Garden Restaurant, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: Jackie Ballard, RSPCA; minister tbc

19.30 Social Market Foundation, The Go-Ahead Group, Transit Magazine Ditch the car, save the planet? Promoting public transport Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Juliette Jowit, The Guardian Speakers: Ruth Kelly MP (tbc); Peter Hendy, Transport for London (tbc); Sir John Harman, Environment Agency (tbc); Keith Ludeman, GoAhead Group plc

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Fringe listings – Monday Monday 19.30 Visa Europe, British Olympic Assc, British Paralympic Assc Team Visa – supporting olympic and paralympic athletes, past, present and future Bryanston Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road

19.30 Social Market Foundation, Groundwork UK, Barclays Looking after number one: is personal aspiration killing communities? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Viscount Tom Chandos, Social Market Foundation (tbc) Speakers: Hazel Blears MP (tbc); Geoff Mulgan, The Young Foundation (tbc); Cllr Sir Jeremy Beecham, Newcastle City Council (tbc); Tony Hawkhead, Groundwork; Christine Farnish, Barclays

19.45 Christian Aid, Climate Clinic Climate change: a question of faith Climate Clinic, Epworth Room, Punshon Church House opposite BIC Speakers: key thinkers from Christianity, Judaism, Islam and other faiths

19.45 Hosted by nine leading UK environment groups The green verdict on the Labour Party Climate Clinic, Main Hall, Punshon Church House opposite BIC Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; John Sauven, Greenpeace; Anthony Giddens, House of Lords; Fiona Reynolds, Director National Trust

20.00 Which? Which? Champagne taste test reception Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Host: James Purnell MP

20.00 Age Concern, Help the Aged Fish and chip supper Old Harry’s Bar, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Peter Hain MP; featuring John and Bubbles from rock band ‘The Zimmers’

20.00 Key environmental and development organisations Global poverty and climate change reception Hardy Suite, Climate Clinic, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Speakers: Dr Rajendra Pauchavri, Chair IPCC; Douglas Alexander MP

20.00 Shaw Trust Empowering employment – meeting the challenge of the NEET generation Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Hywel Francis MP Speakers: Ed Balls MP (invited); Louise Casey, Respect Taskforce (invited); Dr Martin Read, Shelter (invited) 20.00 The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd UK automotive reception 2007 Shaftesbury Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Christopher MacGowan, CEO SMMT Invite only. Please contact [email protected]

Champagne taste test Evening reception

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The Rt Hon James Purnell MP and Which? invite you to an evening reception at the 2007 Labour Party Conference On Monday 24 September from 20:00 to 21:30 The Cork Ballroom Tralee Hotel West Hill Road Bournemouth Buffet provided

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Fringe listings – Monday 20.15 Crisis, St Mungo’s, NIACE Education and employment – the real route out of homelessness St Malo and Monet Suites, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Hilary Armstrong MP (tbc) Speakers: tbc

20.30 ippr, Serco Carbon Trading – is it personal? Purbeck Suite, Highcliffe Hotel Chair: Ian Kearns, Deputy Director ippr Speakers: Baroness Barbara Young, CE Environment Agency; Howard Reed, Chief Economist ippr; Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London

20.30 Citizens Advice Citizens Advice Labour Party Conference drinks reception Marlow Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Speakers: Stephen Timms MP (invited); Teresa Perchard, Citizens Advice

20.30 Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008, North West Development Agency Drinks reception Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road

20.30 Government of Gibraltar Government of Gibraltar reception Gladstone Suite, Royal Devere Hotel Chair: Hon Peter Caruana QC, Chief Minister of Gibraltar

20.30 Local Government Association sponsored by FSA The local government reception Waterford Lower Green Rooms, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road

20.30 ippr, CBI, Audit Commission Public service reform: the next one thousand days Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Cathy Newman, Political Corerspondent, Channel 4 News Speakers (tbc): Liam Byrne MP (tbc); Lisa Harker, CoDirector, ippr; Julian Le Grand, LSE

21.00 All Health Hotel members Health Hotel reception USDAW Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Alan Johnson MP Ticket only event, posted to invitees in advance or email [email protected] Supported by NHS Partners Network

21.00 Construction Products Association Construction at the heart of the economy reception Dorchester 2, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

A CELEBRATION OF BRITISH MUSIC WITH A SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM MP4 Monday September 24 2007 10:30pm – 1am Bryanston Suite, Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel By invitation only

21.00 Unlock Democracy, Campaign for a Democratic Upper House Lords reform, Labour clears the way! Deauville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Peter Facey, Unlock Democracy Speakers: Billy Bragg, singer, songwriter, activist; Jack Straw MP; Tony Benn; Battersea Singers, Labour CLP Choir 22.00 Federation of Small Business (NI) in association with Independent News and Media Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland reception Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Ticket only. For further information: Glyn Roberts, 028 9032 6035, [email protected]

22.30 EMI. BPI, PPL, IFPI Never mind the politics: hear the music – a celebration of British music Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel A special live performance from MP4

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Tuesday

Fringe listings

The Rural Reception Sponsored by The British Association for Shooting and Conservation and The Fisheries and Angling Conservation Trust

Tuesday 25 September 2007 5.30 - 7.00pm James Callaghan Marquee at the Zafferano Restaurant, Highcliff Hotel Chair: Martin Salter MP Speakers: Jonathan Shaw MP, Rural Affairs Minister, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Sports Minister and Vernon Coaker MP, Home Office Minister Free drinks and canapes provided

Whose Rules Rule? How the US blockade forces companies to breach UK law Tuesday, 5.30 – 6.45pm, The Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road (250m from BIC, behind Exeter Hotel) Chair: Norma Stephenson, Unison President/Labour Party NEC Speakers: Colin Burgon MP; Ian Gibson MP; BrianWilson, former Energy Minister; and Cuban guest (tbc)

The Art of a Healthy Community: How can we get the partnerships right? Chair: Lord David Lipsey Speakers: Althea Efunshile, Arts Council England Shelagh Levett, Bournemouth Borough Council Gillian Merron, MP Jayne Howard, Arts for Health Cornwall Location: The Priory Room, Bourne Hall Hotel Date: Tuesday 25 September Time: 8-9am Breakfast provided

Buffet, Havana Club Rum cocktails & refreshments will be served All Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba

Supported by

A JOINT BBC WORLD SERVICE AND BRITISH COUNCIL FRINGE MEETING

ASPIRING AFRICA: HOW CAN THE BROWN GOVERNMENT HELP MEET THE HOPES OF A CONTINENT? Chaired by the Rt Hon Lord Kinnock Speakers FCO Minister George Alagiah, Presenter, World News Today (BBC World) and BBC Six O’Clock News Moses Anibaba, Director British Council Ghana Alex Vines, Head of Africa Programme, Chatham House TUESDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER HARDY SUITE, HERMITAGE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH 18.30–19.45 Refreshments will be provided

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Salamanda Tandem Collaborative Art Works www.salamanda-tandem.org Site Dances 2006

Fringe listings – Tuesday

Climate Change: Business Opportunity or Business Threat? an Institute of Directors/Sunday Times fringe meeting

London by the seaside!

Speakers: Rt Hon John Hutton MP Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform

London Question Time Wednesday, 26 September at 12.30pm in the Shaftesbury Suite, Marriott Highcliffe Hotel Chaired by Tim Donovan, Political Editor, BBC London in association with London Communications Agency

Miles Templeman Director General, Institute of Directors Chair:

and don’t miss...

the London Councils Reception

Tuesday, 25 September from 8.30pm The Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel

David Smith Economics Editor, The Sunday Times

1.00-2.00 pm, Tuesday 25th September Gladstone Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road

PCS Debate

LABOURAUTUMNCONFERENCE New Local Government Network fringe events

The future of welfare delivery

Tuesday 25 th September 1.00-2.00pm Tralee Westcliff, Bournemouth

Speakers:

Is the North/South divide inevitable?

David Freud, author of the Freud Report on Welfare Reform

London and the South East continue to power the UK economy and economic disparity between the North and South remains stubbornly disparate. London is also the only part of England to have benefited from regional government. How can other English regions reduce this gap without hindering overall economic progress? And what should be the future for regional governance outside of London? This event will assess how to invigorate English cities and regions and ensure economic prosperity for all areas.

Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Terry Rooney MP, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee Mark Serwotka, General Secretary, PCS

Speakers: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities

Chair:

and Local Government

Helene Mulholland, The Guardian

Rt Hon John Hutton MP, Secretary of State for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (tbc)

6.00pm - 7.30pm Tuesday 25 September

Juliet Williams, Chairman, South West RDA Jules Pipe, Mayor of Hackney

Norfolk Royale Hotel Richmond Hill Bournemouth

Chair: Chris Leslie, Director, NLGN supported by

Refreshments provided Public and Commercial Services Union

1860

Refreshments provided

Bournemouth

www.nlgn.org.uk

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Fringe listings – Tuesday

All Welcome Refreshments Served NEW DIRECTIONS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING 7.45am Tuesday 25th September The Whitehall Hotel Exeter Park Road Bournemouth

Speakers include: Dr Hywel Francis MP (Chair) David Lammy MP (confirmed) Jane Hutt AM (tbc) Dr Peter Lavender, NIACE

ADULT LITERACY & NUMERACY SKILLS: WHERE NEXT FOR THE STRATEGY? 6.00pm Tuesday 25th September The Whitehall Hotel Exeter Park Road Bournemouth

Reducing CO2 from road transport - who’s responsible? We all like the convenience of using our cars. So what are the prospects for reducing carbon emissions with the next generation of road fuels and new vehicle technologies? Can some solutions do more harm than good? And what can be done to influence consumers’ behaviour or are they just plain confused or disinterested? Join us for an informed and lively debate with a panel that includes: Rosie Winterton, Transport Minister (invited) Chris Hunt, Director General UK Petroleum Industry Association Peter Stokes, Volkswagen UK Quentin Willson, Motoring journalist and broadcaster

6.00pm, Tuesday 25th September Marsham Court Hotel, Dorset Room Free admission and food

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In association with TRIBAL Education

Speakers include: Bill Rammell MP (confirmed) Fiona Mactaggart MP (confirmed) Barry Brooks, TRIBAL Dr Jan Eldred, NIACE

Marquee 3 is now the USDAW Marquee

Fringe listings

Our NHS: Can we talk? Standard Life Healthcare is pleased to sponsor the debate on understanding the NHS: How can we have more informed public debate on health issues? Mike Hall, Chief Executive, Standard Life Healthcare (Chair) Alan Johnson MP, Secretary of State for Health (tbc) Professor Karol Sikora, Professor of Cancer Medicine, Imperial College Harry Cayton, Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (tbc) Nick Timmins, Financial Times (tbc) Tuesday 25 September, 13.00 - 14.00 Tralee Hotel, Waterford Lower.

Standard Life Healthcare Limited, registered in England (02123483), Marshall Point, 4 Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth, BH1 1JD, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. 0845 279 8877. Calls may be recorded/monitored to help improve customer service. Images reproduced under licence. ©2007 Standard Life Healthcare Limited. www.standardlifehealthcare.co.uk

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Fringe listings – Tuesday

Volunteering:

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Fringe meeting Tuesday 25th September 5.45 - 7.00pm

? the new political activism

Why are young people more likely to volunteer than join political parties? Come and debate with young volunteers on Tuesday 25 September, 5.45pm, Purbeck Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Westcliffe

Speakers include: Phil Hope MP

Minister for the Third Sector

v20, v’s Youth Board

Protecting childhood or controlling borders?

Dave Rinaldi, TimeBank

David Seymour, Chair

Free refreshments!

What's the priority for child refugees? Venue: Clifton Speakers: Liam Byrne MP, Suite, The Minister for Immigration (invited) Shami Chakrabarti, Director, Liberty. Hermitage Hotel Chair: Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive, The Children’s Society.

Date: Tuesday 25 September

To be followed by lively debate.

Time: 5.45– 7.00pm

Charity Registration No. 221124

‘Britishness’ A lively discussion with a panel of experts, hand-picked by the Telegraph. Come and have your say.

The Cork Ballroom, The Tralee Hotel. Tuesday, September 25. 12.45-2.00pm. Refreshments provided.

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Photograph modelled for The Children’s Society

Fringe listings – Tuesday

THE OBSERVER INTERVIEW

Andrew Rawnsley meets Rt Hon David Miliband MP Date and time: Tuesday 25 September, 6.30-8pm Venue: Royal Bath Garden Restaurant, Royal Bath Hotel (Non-secure area) Andrew Rawnsley, Britain’s leading political commentator, will be hosting the annual Observer interview, one of the key events of the party conference. This year Andrew will be going head to head with Rt Hon David Miliband MP, for a highly personal and thought provoking discussion. Visit observer.co.uk/politics for full party conference coverage and online debates. Refreshments provided.

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Fringe listings – Tuesday

FINANCING THE HEALTH MDGs Chair Glenys Kinnock MEP, Labour Party Spokesperson on International Development in the European Parliament (tbc) Speakers • Speaker from International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) • Frazer Goodwin, Policy & Advocacy Officer, European Public Health Alliance • Shaun Mellors, Communications Focal Point, Communities Delegation to the Board of the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Tuesday 25 September, The Function Room, The Whitehall Hotel, 7:00-8:30pm Refreshments provided

Photo by William Daniels

Northern night 20.00-00.00 USDAW Marquee, Highcliff Marriot

12/07/2007 17:10:38 Chair: Rt Hon Nick Brown MP, Minister for the North

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Ulster Fry Breakfast Labour Party Conference 2007 at the DeVere Suite in the DeVere Royal Bath Hotel Tuesday 25th September Time: 8.30 - 10.00 am Discussion on the future of Northern Ireland Rt Hon Rev Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA, First Minister for Northern Ireland Mr Martin McGuinness MP MLA, Deputy First Minister for Northern Ireland BY INVITATION ONLY

Tickets £10 from Arlene Ainsley 0783 409 8719 Sponsored by: GNER, Northumbrian water

Marquee 3 is now the USDAW Marquee

CAN THE STATE MAKE US HEALTHIER? Tuesday 25th September 12.45 - 2.00pm Marquee 3, Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth Lunch served

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Fringe listings – Tuesday

Registered Charity No. 219279

The Legion believes that men and women who have served their country, and their families who support them, deserve more from their Government. We invite you to discuss our concerns with us.

Tuesday 25 September 17:30 – 19:00 The Shaftesbury Room The Marriott Highcliff Hotel, Bournemouth www.brokencovenant.org.uk

“Soldiers will be called upon to make personal sacrifices – including the ultimate sacrifice – in the service of the Nation. In putting the needs of the nation and the Army before their own, they forgo some of the rights enjoyed by those outside the Armed Forces. This obligation forms the Military Covenant between the nation, the Army and each individual soldier; an unbreakable common bond of identity, loyalty and responsibility which has sustained the Army and its soldiers throughout its history.”

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Fringe listings – Tuesday Tuesday Key Secure Island site Free Refreshments Wheelchair access Sign translation

07.30 Demos Born identity? Britishness and belonging in today’s Britain Shaftesbury, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Rachel Briggs, Demos Speakers: Hazel Blears MP; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, The Independent

07.45 Christian Socialist Movement Equal citizens? Meeting the challenge Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Chair: Alun Michael MP Speakers: Prof Richard Wilkinson, University of Nottingham; Jack Straw MP

07.45 National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) New directions for lifelong learning Large Lounge, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Dr Hywel Francis MP Speakers: David Lammy MP (tbc); Jane Hutt AM (tbc)

08.00 4Children The Life Chances Lottery: How to ensure Every Child is a Winner Blandford 3, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Anne Longfield, CE 4Children Speakers: Libby Brooks, journalist; secretary of state; economist

08.00 Barrow Cadbury Trust in partnership with The Prince’s Trust Getting out to work – employing young adult ex-offenders Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Sukhvinder Stubbs, Barrow Cadbury Speakers: David Hanson MP; Mark Johnson, author of ‘Wasted’ the Prince’s Trust; Business in the Community representative (tbc)

08.00 CPRE, Friends of the Earth Planning for climate change: does the system work? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, LG Room 6 opposite BIC Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Neil Sinden, Director of Policy CPRE; Hugh Ellis, Senior Planning Advisor, Friends of the Earth

08.00 Fabian Society, Oil and Gas UK Educating the innovators of tomorrow Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tim Horton, Fabian Society Speakers: Bill Rammell MP; Annette Thomas, Oil and Gas UK; more tbc Ticket only. See ad for details or go to www.fabian-society. org.uk

08.00 National Association of Head Teachers Moving communities from fragmentation to cohesion Unison Marquee Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Mick Brookes, General Secretary National Association of Head Teachers; Edward Waller, Head of Education UNICEF

08.00 Policy Network, Centre for European Reform, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Does the centre left have a vision for Europe? Purbeck Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Peter Mandelson Speakers: Pervenche Beres MEP; Gunter Gloser, German Minister for Europe (tbc); Jim Murphy MP; Charles Grant, Director Centre for European Reform

08.00 RNID, UNUM Stressed at work, stressed at home Abbeymount Room, Bournemouth International Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Ivan Lewis MP; Brian Lamb, RNID; Joanne Hindle, UNUM

08.00 RSPCA, McDonalds Customers or politicians: who is in the driving seat for animal welfare? Mirabelle Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: tbc Speakers: tbc Ticket only – to be sent out before conference. For details email: [email protected]

Invites you to a Breakfast Round Table discussion on:

Moving Communities from Fragmentation to Cohesion Tuesday 25 September | 0800 – 0900 Bryanston Unison Room,Marquee Highcliff Marriott Speakers:

08.00 Social Marketing and Climate Change, Ipsos MORI Tipping point or turning point? Climate Clinic, Main Hall, Punshon Church House, opposite BIC Speakers: Phil Downing, Head of Environment Research, Ipsos MORI

Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Edward Waller, Head of Education, UNICEF UK Mick Brookes, General Secretary NAHT Carole Whitty, Deputy General Secretary, NAHT

Our discussion will focus on how working in partnership we can build a healthy community and: ■ ■ ■

Inspire the disillusioned Empower the disenfranchised Engage with the disappeared Breakfast will be available from 0745 National Association of Head Teachers www.naht.org.uk

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Fringe listings – Tuesday 08.00 Social Market Foundation, Arts Council England, Arts for Health The art of a healthy community: how can we get the partnerships right? Priory Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Gillian Merron MP (tbc); Althea Efunshile, Arts Council England; Jayne Howard, Arts for Health Cornwall; Shelagh Levett, Bournemouth Borough Council (tbc); Jennifer Williams, Centre for Creative Communities (tbc)

08.00 Social Market Foundation, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment Designing Communities for the future: sustainability and place Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Roger Harrabin, BBC (tbc) Speakers: Hilary Benn MP (tbc); Peter Clegg, FeildenCleggBradley (tbc); Cllr Richard Leese, Manchester City Council; Polly Turton, CABE

08.00 Social Market Foundation, SAB Miller Prohibition for protection? Should the government force people to choose healthier lifestyles? Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Dawn Primarolo MP (tbc); Claire Fox, Institute of Ideas; Niall Dickson, Kings Fund; Sarah Boseley, The Guardian (tbc)

08.00 Social Market Foundation, Standard Life Investments Meeting the carbon challenge: reality or rhetoric? Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Fiona Harvey, The Financial Times (tbc) Speakers: Phil Woolas MP (tbc); Tom Clarke, Channel 4 News (tbc); Julie McDowell, Standard Life Investments; Richard Lambert, CBI (tbc)

08.00 The Work Foundation Is full employment enough? The end of bad jobs Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Nick Isles, The Work Foundation Speakers: John Hutton MP (invited); David Coats, The Work Foundation; Kay Carberry, TUC

08.30 Socialist Group in the European Parliament, EPLP, Brussels Labour Employment, migrants and rights Marquee 1, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Lord Neil Kinnock Speakers: Claude Moraes MEP; Liam Byrne MP (invited); Emine Bozkurt MEP, Dutch Labour Party

12.45 Abortion Rights 40 years on: time to end attacks on abortion rights Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Anne Quesney, Director Abortion Rights Speakers: Polly Toynbee, The Guardian; Baroness Joyce

12.45 The Leadership Centre for Local Government Place shaping – the Labour vision towns and cities Dorchester 1, Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Leadership Centre for local government

Launch of... the Labour vision for place shaping towns and cities Join our VIP speakers, including John Healey MP, Minister of State, Communities and Local Government, to find out about the Party’s vision for a distinctive Labour town, city or county. Publication contributors: Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London Yvette Cooper MP, Minister for Housing John Healey MP, Minister of State, Communities and Local Government Date: Tuesday September 25 Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: Dorchester 1, Highcliff Hotel

Wine and lunch provided 12.45 ABHI, General Medical Council, Healthcare Commission, NMC, MPS, MTG The egg timer debate: is this NHS damaging your health? Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: John Carvel, The Guardian Social Affairs Editor Speakers: Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS; Anna Walker, Healthcare Commission; Sarah Thewlis, NMC; Sir Graeme Catto, GMC

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Fringe listings – Tuesday Tuesday 12.45 Heart UK, The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, the Primary Care Diabetes Society and the National Obesity Forum. Danger signs, Danger Conditions: Can the NHS make people live healthier lifestyles? Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel Speakers: Dawn Primarolo MP, Minister for Public health (tbc); Alan Milburn MP, Former Secretary of state for Health (tbc)

12.45 Asthma UK, UNISON, General Medical Council, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health Who knows best? Patient and public involvement in healthcare Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Hugh Simpson, GMC Speakers: Mike Jackson, UNISON; Neil Churchill, Asthma UK; Angela Greatley, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health

12.45 British Shipping Ships – an answer to global warming? Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Mark Browning, Director General Chamber of Shipping Hot buffet

12.45 Caring Choices – the key stakeholders finding solutions for long term care Can we meet the costs of long term care? Deauville Suite, Trouville Hotel Chair: Niall Dickson, CE King’s Fund Speakers: Alistair Darling MP (invited); Imelda Redmond, CE Carers UK; Paul Cann, Director of Policy Help the Aged

12.45 Core Coalition – Compass Group Good company? UK multinationals under Brown Wesley Room, Methodist Hall opposite BIC Speakers: government minister (tbc); Jon Trickett MP, Compass Group; Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth

12.45 Dr Foster Intelligence, The Telegraph This house believes that the state can make people healthier USDAW Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Tim Kelsey, Chair Executive Board Dr Foster Intelligence

12.45 Fabian Society, Help the Aged, LV= Generation clash? Can we avoid a politics of young vs old? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Faisal Islam, Channel 4 News (tbc) Speakers: Bill Rammell MP; Alan Walker, University of Sheffield; more tbc

H•E•A•R•T UK; The Primary Care Cardiovascular Society; The Primary Care Diabetes Society & The National Obesity Forum

Invite you to attend a debate supported by an educational grant from sanofi-aventis:

Danger Signs, Danger Conditions Can the NHS make people live healthier lifestyles? Speakers

Rt Hon Dawn Primarolo MP, Minister for Public Health (tbc) Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP, former Secretary of State for Health (tbc)

Time

12.45pm to 2.15pm, Tuesday 25 September

Venue

Hardy Suite Hermitage Hotel, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AH

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Fringe listings – Tuesday 12.45 Greenpeace UK Does business need bigger airports? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Lower Ground Room 6 opposite BIC Speakers: Jim Fitzpatrick MP; Roger Wiltshire, Director General British Air Transport Association; Richard Brown, CEO Eurostar; Dr Doug Parr, Greenpeace

12,45 Healthcare Commission, Age Concern Still on the fringe: does the NHS fail to treat people with dignity? Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant Speakers: Alan Johnson MP (invited); Anna Walker, CE Healthcare Commission; Gordon Lishman, Age Concern England

12.45 Heart UK, Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, Primary Care Diabetes Society, National Obesity Forum Danger signs, danger conditions – assessing your cardiovascular risk Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC See ad for details

12.45 Investment Management Association Taking control – what price financial ignorance? Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Liam Halligan Speakers: economic secretary; Richard Saunders, CE IMA; Doug Taylor, Which? Campaign Team Leader

12.45 NASUWT School govenor training – personalised learning Zafferano Restaurant Chair: John Mayes Speakers: Judith Bennett, National Governors Assc; Chris Keates, NASUWT

12.45 New Statesman, Pfizer The scale and scope of the NHS’s core offering Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Sarah Montague Speakers: Alan Johnson MP; John Pelly, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Trust; Prof Chris Toumazou, Imperial College London

12.45 Palestine Solidarity Campaign Palestine: the way forward Marsham Court Hotel, Russell Goves Road, East Cliff Speakers: Richard Burden MP; Emily Thornberry MP; Sir Gerald Kaufman MP; Ismail Patel, Friends of Al Aqsa; Sarah Colborne, Chair PSC; War on Want speaker 12.45 Progress, Police Federation Here to serve you? Will police reform work in the public interest? Forestdale Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Speakers: Jan Berry, Chair Police Federation; Enver Solomon, Deputy Director Centre for Crime and Justice Studies, King’s College London; Jacqui Smith MP (tbc) 12.45 Pteg Transport – can the regions follow London’s lead? Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Nicholas Owen, BBC Speakers: Ruth Kelly MP (invited); Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London (invited)

12.45 RSPB Nature on the move: birds, bills and adaptation Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Chair: Mike McCarthy, The Independent Speakers: Joan Ruddock MP; Baroness Young of Old Scone, CEO Environment Agency; Dr Mark Avery, Director of Conservation RSPB

12.45 Telegraph Media Group Britishness: a lively discussion with a panel of experts chosen by the Telegraph Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road

12.45 The Smith Institute, Heritage Lottery Fund, The Young Foundation Britishness: identifying with heritage 1812 Restaurant, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Wilf Stevenson, The Smith Institute Speakers: James Purnell MP; Sadiq Khan MP; Dame Liz Forgan, Heritage Lottery Fund; Billy Bragg, singer, songwriter and author; Trevor Phillips, CEHR; Rushanara Ali, The Young Foundation 12.45 The Smith Institute, Reform, Age Concern, MSD, Wyeth Advancing Opportunity: the grey majority versus the iPod generation Bar So Dome, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Niamh Gallagher, DEMOS; Michelle Mitchell, Age Concern; Nick Bosanquet, REFORM

12.45 The Smith Institute, Thompsons Solicitors, FES Employment Rights in the UK, US and EU Sherborne Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Murray Elder, The Smith Institute Speakers: John Hutton MP (tbc); Stephen Cavalier, Thompsons Solicitors; Thorben Albrecht, Confederation of German Trade Unions

12.45 The Work Foundation, Working Links Welfare reform – has the government finally cracked it? Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Will Hutton, The Work Foundation Speakers: Peter Hain MP; David Freud, author of Welfare to Work Review; Keith Faulkner CBE, Working Links; Paul Gregg, Bristol University; John Philpott, CIPD

12.45 Unite/SBAC Aerospace and defence in your community Bryanston Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road

12.45 Young Mayor of Lewisham, London Borough of Lewisham Young people and policy making Blandford 3; Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor of Lewisham Speakers: Ed Miliband MP

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Fringe listings – Tuesday Tuesday 13.00 Institute of Directors, Sunday Times Climate change – business opportunity or business threat? Gladstone Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: David Smith, Economics Editor Sunday Times Speakers: John Hutton MP (invited); Miles Templeman, Director General Institute of Directors

13.00 ippr in association with Policy Exchange, CBI, Audit Commission Top down vs front line: who should run our public services? Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Sue Stirling, Director ippr North Speakers: Andy Burnham MP; Richard Lambert, Director General CBI; Steve Bundred, CE Audit Commission; Prof Anthony Giddens, LSE; Anthony Browne, Director Policy Exchange

13.00 The Guardian Fourth term or bust? Pavilion Ballroom Chair: Polly Toynbee Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Jon Cruddas MP; Phil Collins

13.00 NLGN supported by South West Regional Development Agency Is the north/south divide inevitable? Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tony Travers, LSE (tbc) Speakers: Hazel Blears MP (invited); Jules Pipe, London Borough of Hackney; Chris Leslie, NLGN

13.00 Nuffield Council on Bioethics The forensic DNA database: have we gone too far? Shaftesbury Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Hugh Whittall, Director NCOB Speakers: tbc

13.00 Social Market Foundation, Standard Life Our NHS: can we talk? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Mike Hall, Standard Life Healthcare Speakers: Alan Johnson MP (tbc); Prof Karol Sikora; Harry Cayton, Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (tbc); Nick Timmins, The Financial Times (tbc)

13.00 The Leadership Centre for Local Government Place shaping – the Labour vision for towns and cities St Malo Suite, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road

The Guardian debate

Fourth term or bust? Chair: Polly Toynbee Panel: Jon Cruddas MP, Phil Collins, Rt Hon Tessa Jowell and Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP Tuesday September 25, 1-2pm Pavilion Ballroom

Party conference coverage guardian.co.uk/politics

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Fringe listings – Tuesday 13.00 Social Market Foundation, University of Central Lancashire Business versus education? Whose role is it to close the skills gap? Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation Speakers: John Denham MP; Sir Michael Rake, UK Commission for Employment and Skills (tbc); Jill Johnson, Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training in England and Wales; Malcolm McVicar, University of Central Lancashire

17.30 British Dental Association, fpa, Royal College of Midwives, Royal College of Nursing, ASDA Keeping healthy people healthy: preventing care and the public health agenda Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: John Appleby, Chief Economist, King’s Fund Speakers: Susie Sanderson, Chair British Dental Association; Dame Karlene Davis, General Secretary Royal College of Midwives; Anne Weyman OBE, Chief Executive fpa; Maura Buchanan, President Royal College of Nursing

17.30 Cuba Solidarity Campaign, All Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba Whose rules rule? How the US blockade forces companies to breach UK law Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Norma Stephenson, President UNISON Speakers: Colin Burgon MP; Ian Gibson MP; special Cuban guest Havana Club rum cocktails

17.30 Foreign Policy Centre, KPMG Europe question time Pavillion Pheobe bar Chair: tbc Speakers: Jim Murphy MP (invited); John Cryer, T&G; Lucy Powell, PPC Withington former Director Britain in Europe Campaign; Lord Neil Kinnock

17.30 An Audience with Alastair Campbell De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel £[tbc] - tickets from Labour Party Stand 17.30 Centre for Cities at ippr in association with Policy Exchange, DLA Piper Cities question time Cork Room, Tralee Hotel Chair: Dermot Finch, Director, Centre for Cities Speakers: Hazel Blears MP; Ken Livingstone (tbc), Mayor of London; Tristram Hunt, historian and broadcaster; Anthony Browne, Director Policy Exchange

17.30 ippr, Oxfam, Oracle Africa question time Zafferanos restaurant (2) Highcliff Chair: Matthew Lockwood, Senior Research Fellow ippr Speakers: Douglas Alexander MP; Glenys Kinnock MEP (tbc); David Mepham, Director of Policy Save the Children; Irungu Houghton, Pan-African Policy Adviser, Oxfam GB

17.30 Mind Beyond belief – justice and mental health Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: tbc Speakers: Paul Farmer, CEO Mind; Vera Baird QC MP (invited); Baroness Jane Campbell CEHR Commissioner (invited)

17.30 New Statement, Edge Can we stop pushy parents ruining kids’ education? Bayview Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Jenni Russell Speakers: Jim Knight MP; Fiona Millar, Journalist; Dr Madeline Levin, Child Psychologist; Tom Brighouse, London Schools

17.30 NHS Confederation, British Medical Association, Royal College of Nursing The politics of the NHS: where should power really lie? Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Jackie Ashley, The Guardian Speakers: Neal Lawson, Chair Compass; Geoff Mulgan, Director Young Foundation; Dr Hamish Meldrum, Chairman BMA; Dr Gill Morgan, NHS Confederation; Dr Peter Carter, General Secretary, RCN; Tom Coffey, New Health Network

17.30 Social Market Foundation, The Carbon Trust Technology to the rescue: can technology save us from climate change? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Ian Pearson MP (tbc); Prof Mike Hulme, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (tbc); Lord Oxburgh (tbc); Tom Delay, The Carbon Trust

17.30 The British Association of Shooting and Conservatioin (BASC), The Fisheries and Angling Conservation Trust (FACT) The rural reception James Callaghan Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant Host: Martin Salter MP Speakers: Jonathan Shaw MP; Gerry Sutcliffe MP; Vernon Coaker MP

17.30 The Coalfields Regeneration Trust Informal reception Old Harry’s Bar, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Janet Bibby

17.30 The Co-operative Party, Mutuo Co-operation, education and trust Dorchester 1, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Mervyn Wilson, The Cooperative College; Russell Gill, The Co-operative Group

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Fringe listings – Tuesday Tuesday 17.30 YWCA England and Wales More than one rung: making work work for girls Blandford Syndicate 3, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: tbc Speakers: tbc

17.45 Defend Council Housing Fourth option for council housing Bournemouth International Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Alan Walter, Defend Council Housing Speakers: Austin Mitchell MP; Jack Dromey, Unite; Heather Wakefield, UNISON

17.45 Sue Ryder Care, National Council for Palliative Care, Counsel and Care My death, my choice – the real challenges for caring and carers at the end of life Zafferano Restaurant Chair: Ivan Lewis MP Speakers: Paul Woodward, CE Sue Ryder Care; Eve Richardson, CE National Council for Palliative Care; Stephen Burke, CE Counsel and Care

17.45 The Electoral Commission 2008 London and local government elections Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Sam Younger Speaker: kate Sullivan, Head of Electoral Administration; Douglas Stewart, Head of Party and Election Finance

17.45 The Children’s Society Protecting childhood or controlling borders? Refugee children in the UK Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Bob Reitemeier, CEO The Children’s Society Speakers: Liam Byrne MP (invited); Shami Chakrabarti, Liberty; other speakers tbc

17.45 The Smith Institute, Reform, The Russell Group Higher Education: a public service? Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: John Denham MP; Andrew Haldenby, Reform; Malcolm Grant, The Russell Group; Claire Fox, Institute of Ideas

17.45 T-Mobile, V, Timebank Volunteering: the new political activism? Purbeck Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: David Seymour, political commentator Speakers: V20 members; V’s Youth Advisory Board; Dave Rinaldi, Timebank

17.45 UNISON, National Assembly Against Racism One society – many cultures: multiculturalism’s contribution to a dynamic society Bistro area, Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Speakers: Doreen Lawrence OBE; Sadiq Khan MP; Prof Tariq Modood, Edie Friedman, Jewish Council for Racial Equality; Dr Mohammed Abdul Bari, Muslim Council of Britain; Bev Miller, UNISON; Mohammed Azam Naar; Claude Moraes MEP

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18.00 Age Concern, Guide Dogs Out of sight, out of mind: where’s the adult social inclusion agenda? Sherbourne Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Dame Jane Campbell, Commission for Equality and Human Rights (invited); Dame Jane Campbell, Commission for Equality and Human Rights (invited); Bridget Warr, Guide Dogs; Gordon Lishman, Age Concern England; a representative from Association of Directors of Adult Social Services

18.00 All Party Parliamentary Water Group The water sector and climate change – have we reached the turning point? Granville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Elliot Morley MP Speakers: Phil Woolas MP (invited); Pamela Taylor, CE Water UK; Dame Barbara Young, CE Environment Agency; Tony Harringtron, Head of Environment Yorkshire Water; Steve Bloomfield, Head of Utilities UNISON

18.00 Christian Socialist Movement, Co-operative Party Making mutualism mainstream Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Chair: Kerron Cross Speakers: Francis Davis, Von Hugel Institute Cambridge; Alun Michael MP; Rachael Maskell, Unite – Amicus section; Gareth Thomas MP

18.00 Compass, Migrants’ Rights Network, Barrow Cadbury Trust Denied entry? Can we build a more progressive consensus on immigration? Dover Lounge, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Sukhvinder Stubbs, Barrow Cadbury Trust; Jon Cruddas MP; Evrard Oule, Justice for Cleaners

18.00 Fabian Society Where next for the equalities debate? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tom Hampson, Fabian Society Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Rushanara Ali, Young Foundation; Jane Campbell, CEHR; Debbie Weeks-Bernard, Runnymede Trust; Prof Tony Giddens, LSE

18.00 Friends of the Earth, UNISON Towards a low carbon economy: growth, jobs and change at work Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Lower Ground Room 6 opposite BIC Chair: Paul Mason Speakers: Steve Bloomfield, Head of Utilities UNISON; Tim Jenkins, Chief Economist FOE; Francis O’Grady, Deputy General Secretary TUC; Adrian Wilkes, EIC

18.00 Passenger Focus Bar So, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Colin Foxall CBE

Fringe listings – Tuesday 18.00 National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE), Tribal Ltd Adult literacy and numeracy skills: where next for the strategy? Large Lounge, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Dr Peter Lavender, NIACE Speakers: Bill Rammell MP; Dr jan Eldred, NIACE; Barry Brooks, Tribal Ltd

18.00 Progress Question time Deauville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: James Purnell MP Speakers: Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian; Oona King; Billy Bragg; Stephen Twigg, Chair Progress

18.00 Sera, Climate Clinic Transport question time Main Hall, Punshon Church House opposite BIC Chair: Andrew Pakes, Sera Speakers: Ruth Kelly MP (tbc); Lord William Bach, Airport Operators Assc; Ian MacAllister, Network Rail; Stephen Joseph, Transport 2000; George Muir, Assc of Train Operating Companies

18.00 Labour Party The Blair Years: An audience with Alastair Campbell De Verve Suite, Bath Hotel Special event with Alastair Campbell talking about the Blair Years, politics today and in future. Followed by a book signing session. The Blair Years will be on sale at a special Conference price of £20. Tickets: £15 (£10 for members) available from the Party Stand. All proceeds to go to the Labour Party.

18.00 Social Market Foundation, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health Dying for a job? Are we doing enough to ensure that our workplaces are fit for purpose? Piano Room, Bourne Hall Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Lord David Lipsey, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Peter Hain MP (tbc); Brendan Barber, TUC (tbc); John Wright, Federation of Small Businesses; Michael Peel, The Financial Times (tbc); Rob Strange, IOSH

18.00 sportsthinktank.com Passing the baton – sports policy in a Brown government Purbeck Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Nic Coward, Sports Rights Owners Coalition; Speakers: Gerry Sutcliffe MP; Philip French, Supporters Direct

18.00 Stonewall, LGBT Labour Equality for the next decade Bryanston Suite, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Waheed Alli Speakers: Barbara Follett MP; Angela Eagle MP; Alon Or-bach, LGBT Labour; Ben Summerskill, Stonewall

18.00 The New Economics Foundation Radical regeneration: where people and the planet matter Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Patrick Butler, Guardian Society Speakers: Edgar Cahn, Time Dollar Youth Court; Anna Coote, Sustainable Development Commission; Ed Miliband MP (invited); Lucie Stephens, NEF; Glen Jenkins, Marsh Farm NDC

18.00 The Work Foundation, Tesco A big idea for Labour: social mobility Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Will Hutton, The Work Foundation Speakers: Ed Miliband MP (invited); Vera Baird MP; Carey Oppenheim, London Child Poverty Commission; David North, Tesco

18.00 UKPIA Reducing CO2 from transport - who’s responsible? Dorset Room, Marsham Court Hotel Chair: Chris Hunt Speakers: Rosie Winterton MP (invited); Peter Stokes, Volkswagen UK; Quentin Willson, motoring journalist

18.30 Association of British Credit Unions and Cattles plc A financial wilderness? The social impact of credit exclusion Bourne A, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Mark Lyonette, CEO ABCUL Speakers: economic secretary (tbc); Anna Ellison, Policis; John Lamidey, Cattles plc

18.30 Institution of Civil Engineers, Royal Institute of British Architects Climate change and skills Champagne reception Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Hazel Blears MP Speakers: Sunand Prasad, President Royal Institute of British Architects; Dr Scott Steedman, Vice President Institute of Civil Engineers

Climate change – building skills A reception hosted by the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Institution of Civil Engineers. Tuesday 25 September 6.30–8.00pm Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel Speaker: Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government)

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Sunand Prasad (President, RIBA) and Scott Steedman (Vice-President, ICE) invite you to find out how architects and engineers are developing the skills they need to help homes and businesses respond to the climate change challenge. Champagne and refreshments will be served.

Supported by:

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Fringe listings – Tuesday Tuesday 18.30 British Council, BBC World Service Aspiring Africa – how can Brown’s new government help meet the hopes of a continent? Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Lord Neil Kinnock Speakers: FCO minister; George Alagiah, presenter World News Today, BBC World (tbc); Moses Anibaba, Director British Council Ghana

18.30 Forest, The Free Society Politics and prohibition – Champagne reception Main Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: guest speakers

18.30 Labour Friends of India Annual reception Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Stephen Pound MP Speakers: HE Mr Famaltsh Sharma, Indian High Commission Ticket only. Call 07956 959637

18.30 Tribune Leftalive! The left is alive and kicking Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Chris McLaughlin, Editor Tribune Speakers: Jon Cruddas MP; Jon Trickett MP; others tbc

18.30 Social Market Foundation, Mobile Operators Association, Ipsos MORI New technology, old concerns: why does society fear innovation? Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ben Goldacre, The Guardian (tbc) Speakers: Ian Pearson MP (tbc); Prof David Edgerton, Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, Imperial College London; Alnoor Samji, Ipsos MORI; Mike Dolan, Mobile Operators Association

18.30 The Observer The Observer interview: Andrew Rawnsley meets David Miliband MP Garden Restaurant, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Andrew Rawnsley, The Observer Speakers: David Miliband MP

POLITICS AND PROHIBITION.

18.30 Town and Country Planning Assc, English Regions Network Revitalising the regions – planning for economic prosperity Menzies Carlton Hotel, East Overcliffe Drive, off Grove Road Speakers: Cllr Peter Box, Yorkshire Regional Assembly; John Healy MP (invited); Ruth Kelly MP (invited)

19.00 All Health Hotel members The Health Hotel interview Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

Champagne reception hosted by The Free Society, supported by Forest, with canapes, refreshments, music and special guest speakers. Tuesday 25th September 2007 6.30-8.00pm Main Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

SMOKERS WELCOME

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19.00 European Alliance Against Malaria, Action for Global Health Financing the health NDGs The Function Room, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Glenys Kinnock MEP Speakers: International Finance Facility for Immunisation (tbc); Frazer Goodwin, European Public Health Alliance; Shaun Mellors, Communities Delegation to the Board of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria

19.00 Climate Clinic, PRASEG Making the UK a hub for a low carbon economy: delivering on sustainable energy policy Epworth Room, Punshon Church House Speakers: John Hutton MP (tbc); David Green, CE UKBCSE

19.00 ippr, Serco Positive energy: how can we harness people power to prevent climate change? Zafferanos Restaurant, Highcliff Chair: Justin Rowlatt, Newsnight’s ‘Ethical Man’ Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; David James, England Goalkeeper, Premiership Green Adviser; Simon Retallack, Head of Climate Change ippr; Chris Hyman, Chief Executive Serco; Lucy Siegle, Observer

19.00 ippr, Engineering and Technology Board, Ufi All work and no play: can family friendly really work? Cork Room, Tralee Hotel Chair: Lisa Harker, Co-Director ippr Speakers: Beverley Hughes MP; Susan Anderson, Director HR Policy, CBI; Duncan Fisher, CE Fathers Direct

Fringe listings – Tuesday 19.00 Save the Children Young people call for an end to child poverty in the UK Offshore Cafe at Bournemouth Oceanarium Chair: Jasmine Whitbread, Save the Children Speakers: Save the Children (tbc);

19.30 High Commission for Pakistan Reception by the High Commission for Pakistan Unite Marquee

19.00 Social Market Foundation, Energy Retail Association Power to the people: should consumers be forced to use less energy? Waterford Lower Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Justin Rowlatt, BBC (tbc) Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP; Ed Mayo, National Consumer Council; Duncan Sedgwick, Energy Retail Association; Stephen Hale, Green Alliance Wine served

19.30 Labour Animal Welfare Society 15 year celebration followed by karaoke at 9pm Purbeck Room, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Wally Burley LAWS Speakers: Elliot Morley MP; Angela Smith MP; Robert Evans MEP; Douglas Batchelor, CE League Against Cruel Sports

19.30 Liberty Terrorism – a new consensus Durley Hall Hotel, Durley Chine Road Speakers: Shami Chakrabarti. Liberty; Jacqui Smith MP (invited); Jack Straw MP (invited)

19.30 LOWCVP Biofuels: more good than harm? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Chair: Juliette Jowitt, Transport Editor Speakers: Ruth Kelly MP; Greg Archer, Director LOWCVP; Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Fuels (tbc); Dr Mark Avery, RSPB

19.30 LRC Another world is necessary Marsham Court Hotel, Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff Chair: Maria Exall Speakers: Tony Benn; Katy Clark MP; Jeremy Corbyn MP; John McDonnell MP; Mark Serwotka, PCS £3 20.00 All Health Hotel members The Health Hotel and King’s Fund debate Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Niall Dixon, King’s Fund Speakers: Alan Johnson MP You choose the topic for debate. Visit the Health Hotel stand in the health zone or: www.healthhotel.org.uk

20.00 Children Are Unbeatable Alliance Equal protection from assault is every child’s human right Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC

20.00 Fabian Society, Freidrich Ebert Stiftung, RSPB Environmental union Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Tim Horton, Fabian Society (tbc) Speakers: Matthias Machnig, German Minister for the Environment; Hilary Benn MP; Graham Wynne, RSPB For further details please go to: www.fabian-society.org.uk

20.00 Foreign Policy Centre, Police Federation Foreign Policy Centre, Police Federation joint fringe Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church, Exeter Road opposite BIC Chair: Oona King (invited) Speakers: Jacqui Smith MP (invited); Jan Berry, Police Federation

20.30 ABTA Ltd Sustainable tourism. Flying – friend or foe? Gladstone Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Mark Tanzer, CE ABTA Speakers: Tony Juniper, Vice Chair Friends of the Earth; Keith Richards, Head of Consumer Affairs & Business Development ABTA

20.30 Long term care: the biggest challenge? Reception hosted by Caring Choices the stakeholders finding solutions for long term care Sherbourne Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Imelda Redmond, CE Carers UK Speakers: Alan Johnson MP (invited); Niall Dickson, CE King’s Fund; Sue Collins, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (invited)

20.30 Climate Change DIY – the radical vision of personal carbon trading Matthew Taylor in conversation with Alex James Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC

20.30 Labour Friends of Israel Reception Main Lounge, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Admittance strictly to conference pass holders

20.30 Climate Clinic, The Independent Communicating climate change: the media role Punshon Church House, Lower Ground Room 6 opposite BIC 20.30 National Association of Local Councils Delivering for local communities bangers and mash supper Bryanston Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Speakers: Hazel Blears MP; Cllr Ken Cleary, National Association of Local Councils

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Fringe listings – Tuesday 20.30 ippr, Oxfam, Oracle Is a progressive foreign policy possible? Zafferanos Restaurant (1&2), Highcliff Speakers: David Miliband MP; David Mepham, Director of Policy Save the Children; Ian Kearns, Deputy Director ippr; Barbara Stocking CBE, Director Oxfam GB

20.30 Woodland Trust Woodland Trust reception Climate Clinic, Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC

21.00 CEHR, CRE, DRC, EOC, Help the Aged, Age Concern, Stonewall sponsored by Barclays Absolutely equal De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road With special guests

22.00 Fabian Society, Virgin Media The Fabian party Hot Rocks Surf Diner, Pier Approach Invitation only. Please go to www.fabian-society.org.uk for further details 22.00 The Co-operative Party, PiggyBankKids Reception hosted by Co-operative Party and PiggyBankKids Purbeck Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Guest Speakers: Ed Balls MP

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Fringe listings

BRITISH COUNCIL FRINGE EVENT

EDUCATION – THE GREAT INVISIBLE EXPORT Chaired by the Rt Hon. Lord Kinnock WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER, 1245–1400 HERMITAGE HOTEL, HARDY SUITE Refreshments will be provided

Low Carbon/Low Cost does energy really have to cost the Earth? Wednesday 26 September 8.30-9.30 am Climate Clinic Punshon Church House Lower Ground Room 6

Speakers Malcolm Wicks MP, Energy Minister Lord Whitty, NCC Jenny Saunders, NEA

Chair Ed Crooks, Energy Editor, Financial Times Refreshments provided

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Fringe listings – Wednesday

AN NUT/CHILD POVERTY Speakers: ACTION GROUP JOINT Jim Knight MP FRINGE MEETING Minister of State for Schools and Learners Kate Green OBE Wednesday 26 September Chief Executive, HAROLD WILSON MARQUEE Child Poverty Action Group St Michael’s Road Steve Sinnott Adjacent to the General Secretary, National Highcliff Marriott Hotel Union of Teachers 12.45 pm - 2.00 pm

Education: Closing or increasing the poverty gap?

Chair: Fiona Millar School Governor and Journalist

NUT FISH AND CHIPS SUPPER RECEPTION 8.00 pm - 11.00 pm Wednesday 26 September

Free to all Labour Party Conference delegates. Music provided by Music for Youth.

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ZAFFERANO RESTAURANT AND BAR (previously known as St Michael’s Brasserie)

For more information on NUT policies visit Stand No 9, Purbeck Hall, Bournemouth International Centre

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Under 10 and Under Pressure? Girls Speak Out About Self-Esteem Wednesday 26 September, 6-7pm James Callaghan - Marquee A

refreshments available

Speakers will include: Liz Burnley, Girlguiding UK Susan Ringwood, beat Monique Rotik, Opinion Leader Dr Katherine Rake, The Fawcett Society Girlguiding UK and beat will launch new research by Opinion Leader revealing what girls aged seven to ten really think about body image, self-esteem and happiness. The panel will explore the pressures on girls at this young age and what this could mean for tomorrow’s women. Supported by:

www.girlguiding.org.uk

FULL BUFFET AND DRINKS PROVIDED

Building for the Future: Achieving zero-carbon homes 6.00 – 7.30pm Wednesday 26 September Hermitage Hotel (opposite BIC), Hardy Suite Speakers to include: Yvette Cooper MP, Minister for Housing Nicky Gavron, Deputy Mayor of London Neil Jefferson, NHBC, (National House-Building Council) Sunand Prasad, President, RIBA Mike Gilbert, British Cement Association

NHBC in partnership with SERA

www.nhbc.co.uk www.sera.org.uk

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Women and work under Labour

Will our new schools deliver for pupils and communities?

Speakers Harriet Harman QC MP, Leader of the House and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (to be confirmed) Bronwyn McKenna - UNISON Director of Organisation Jenny Watson - Chair Equal Opportunities Commission Dr Katherine Rake – Director of the Fawcett Society Chair: Polly Toynbee The Guardian

Speakers Ed Balls MP - Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (to be confirmed) Christina McAnea – UNISON Head of Education Francis Beckett – author and journalist John Coughlan - President of the Assoc. of Directors of Childrens Services (to be confirmed) Chair: Pat Hetherton UNISON Labour Link

Wednesday 26 September, 12.45-2.00pm Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, Bryanston Suite (inside secure zone)

Wednesday 26 September, 6 - 7.30pm Highcliffe Marriott Hotel, Bryanston Suite (inside secure zone)

ON THE FRINGE

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Key Secure Island site Free Refreshments Wheelchair access

08.00 Rainer Count me in: tackling benefit traps and financial inclusion for young people Collingwood Lounge, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Joyce Moseley Speakers: tbc Invitation only. Details from [email protected] or 020 7840 5608

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07.30 Renewable Energy Association Renewable energy training seminar breakfast Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main Hall opposite BIC Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Andrew Cooper, REA; Labour Cllrs

08.00 Digital UK Digital UK private breakfast on digital switchover Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ford Ennals Invitation only. For details please call Seb Dance on 020 7462 5438

08.00 Fabian Society, Cambridge Assessment Should soft skills be part of the curriculum? Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Louise Bamfield, Fabian Society Speakers: Jim Knight MP; Tim Oates, Cambridge Assessment; Anthony Seldon, Wellington College; Richard Pring, Nuffield Review Invitation only. Please go to www.fabian-society.org.uk for further details

08.00 Social Market Foundation, Merck Sharp and Dohme The value of innovation: how can a fair and practical drug pricing system be achieved? Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Ann Rossiter, Social Market Foundation Speakers: Alan Johnson MP (tbc); John Appleby, King’s Fund (tbc); Dr Richard Barker, ABPI; Dame Gill Morgan, NHS Confederation (tbc)

08.15 Christian Socialist Movement Prayer Breakfast Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Led by a different MP each morning Breakfast served from 07.45

08.15 UNUM Welfare reform – how can we improve the employer experience? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Joanne Hindle, UNUM Speakers: Lord MacKenzie, DWP (invited); Miles Templeman, IoD; Dr Peter Purton, TUC

08.30 National Energy Action, National Consumer Council Low carbon/low cost: does energy really have to cost the earth? Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Lower Ground Room 6 opposite BIC Chair: Ed Crooks, Energy Editor FT Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP; Jenny Saunders, Director of Comms NEA; Lord Whitty, Chair NCC

08.50 Fabian Society. Chartered Institute of Housing, Royal Town Planning Institute Putting communities in control; next steps for the place making agenda Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Hazel Blears MP; more tbc Invitation only. For further details please go to www. fabian-society.org.uk

09.00 Black Socialist Society Our plan and priorities Bryanston Suite Wessex speakers: Ahmad Shahzad, Chair BSS; Keith Vaz MP, NEC representative; plus other guest speakers

12.45 British Council Education – the great invisible export Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Lord Neil Kinnock Speakers: Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe, CE Universities UK; Bill Rammell MP

12.45 Combined Heat & Power Association Heat – the UK’s energy gap Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, LG Room 6 opposite BIC Speakers: Phillip Piddington, RWE; Graham Meeks, CH&PA; Philip Wolf, REA

12.45 Commission for Rural Communities 7.5 million votes: why rural matters. The issues affecting rural voters today Zafferano Restaurant, James Callaghan Marquee Chair: Dr Stuart Burgess Speakers: Parmjit Dhanda MP; David Drew MP; Charles Clark MP; Nigel Costly, Regional Secretary, SW TUC (all invited); Sty=uart Burgess, Commission for Rural Communities

Juice up your Blackberry – free

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Join us at Hot Rocks, just by Bournemouth Pier

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Wednesday 26 September, Bar So Dome,The Royal Exeter Hotel 12.45pm - 2.00pm. Hot buffet lunch and wine provided * All Welcome

Come along to ATL’s fringe meeting which will bring you up to date with our views on how a radical overhaul of the National Curriculum will contribute to a good childhood.We’ll be concentrating on the skills children need in and out of school which prepare them for life. We’re sure you’ve got some views on this – so we look forward to seeing you there! Speakers - Rt Hon. Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Dr Mary Bousted, General Secretary,ATL Kathy Evans, Policy Director, Children’s Society Chair Julia Neal, President, ATL www.atl.org.uk

Association of Teachers and Lecturers

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The Conference Daily newspaper will publish updates and corrections in each issue relating to the meetings that day, to ensure delegates have the latest information.

Fringe listings – Wednesday Wednesday 12.45 Compass Private equity: time to make business owners equal before the law? Dover Lounge, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Jon Trickett MP, Compass; Dan Plesch, Centre for International Studies & Diplomacy; Dr Stephanie Blankenberg, Economics Advisor to the Venezuelan Government

12.45 Core Cities Cities and regions: working in partnership to deliver competitiveness Purbeck Room, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Wilf Stevenson, Director Smith Institute Speakers: Hazel Blears MP (invited); John Hutton MP (invited); Sir Richard Leese, Manchester City Council; Representative from Regional Development Agency (tbc)

12.45 Demos Participation rewired: can we have real democratic renewal? Blandford Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Catherine Fieschi

12.45 Every Disabled Child Matters Disabled children: a new priority Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Ed Balls MP; Dame Jo Williams, MENCAP

12.45 Fabian Society, Avanta Beyond the New Deal Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Caroline Flint MP; Robert Taylor; Rushanara Ali, Young Foundation; Jeanette Faherty, Avanta Invitation only: please go to www.fabian-society.org.uk for further details

12.45 Association of British Insurers Pensions reform: will the consensus last? Green Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Peter Hain MP (tbc); Jeannie Drake, Commissioner Commission for Equality and Human Rights; Margaret Craig, Director of Life and Savings Association of British Insurers

12.45 Association of Teachers and Lecturers Learning to live: how can schooling prepare children for life? Dome Suite, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Julia Neal, ATL President Speakers: Dr Mary Bousted, General Secretary Association of Teachers and Lecturers; Ed Balls MP; Kathy Evans, Policy Director Children’s Society

12.45 Foreign Policy Centre, Nestle Water: how can we manage our most precious resource? Zafferano Restaurant Chair: Stephen Twigg Speakers: Douglas Alexander MP (invited); Phil Bloomer, Oxfam; Hilary Parsons, Head of CSR Nestle; Camilla Toulmin, International Institute for Environment and Development

12.45 Foundation Trust Network Bringing localism to life: building mutuality and accountability in NHS foundation trusts Circle Room, The Pavilion Chair: tbc Speakers: minister of state for health (invited); Sue Slipman, Director Foundation Trust Network; Peter Hunt, CE MUTUO (invited)

12.45 Leading development and environment campaigning organisations Jon Snow interviews Douglas Alexander MP Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Jon Snow, news presenter Speakers: Douglas Alexander MP

12.45 National Council Voluntary Organisations Small charities have their say! A roundtable debate Wesley Room, Punshon Memorial Methodist Church, Exeter Road Chair: Liz Atkins, NCVO Speakers: Ed Miliband MP (invited)

12.45 National Union of Teachers, Child Poverty Action Group Education: closing or increasing the poverty gap? Zafferano Restaurant, Harold Wilson Marquee Chair: Fiona Millar Speakers: Steve Sinnott, National Union of Teachers; Kate Green, Child Poverty Action Group

12.45 New Statesman, Virgin Media Media ownership, democracy and consumer choice Hot Rocks Club and Bar, Pier Approach Chair: Bill Thompson Speakers: James Purnell MP; Ian Hargreaves, Ofcom; Torin Douglas, BBC

12.45 Socialist Educational Association Inclusion, exclusion, confusion Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Chair: Richard Sidley General Secretary 12.45 Sinn Fein Ireland – the future? Large Lounge, Whitehall Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Dodie McGuinness Speakers: Alex Maskey MLA, Sinn Fein; Joanne Spain, Sinn Fein

12.45 Thames Gateway Parliamentary Group Why our housing minister deserves a seat at the cabinet table Granville Room, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP (invited); Jon Cruddas MP (invited); Jimi Bennett, Senior Research Fellow IPPR; Thames Gateway rep tbc

12.45 The British Retail Consortium Respect for shops – respect for shop workers Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: Jacqui Smith MP (tbc); John Hannett, General Secretary USDAW; Dr Kevin Hawkins, Director General British Retail Consortium; USDAW shopworker (tbc)

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Fringe listings – Wednesday Wednesday 12.45 New Economics Foundation, ACCA Bigger, cheaper, faster – worse? Why we need to redefine efficiency Sherbourne, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: David Walker, The Guardian (tbc) Speakers: Lisa Sanfilippo; New Economics Foundation; Paul Coen, Local Government Association; Dean Westcott, ACCA; Andy Burnham MP

12.45 The Smith Institute, British Energy The Energy White Paper: have the government got it right this time? Tregonwell Room, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Murray Elder, The Smith Institute Speakers: Malcolm Wicks MP; Jim Skea, UK Energy Research Centre; Jeremy Nicholson, Energy Intensive Users Group; Nick Goodall, Energy Networks Association

12.45 The Smith Institute, NESTA, The Young Foundation Innovation and Education 1812 Restaurant, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Speakers: John Denham MP; Jonathan Kestenbaum, NESTA; Geoff Mulgan, Young Foundation; John Sorrell, CABE; James Harding, The Times

12.45 Working for Charities Bayview, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Hotel Chair: Jackie McLeod, NCH Speakers: Penny Nicholls, The Children Society; Rachael Maskell, UNITE – Amicus section; Phil Hope MP

12.45 The Wildlife Trusts, Woodland Trust Climate change: helping nature adapt Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Main House opposite BIC Chair: Clive Anderson Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Stephanie Hilborne, CEO The Wildlife Trusts; Sue Holden, CEO Woodland Trust

12.45 The Work Foundation, Professional Contractors Group Escaping the rat race – freelance freedom or job insecurity? Lampeter Hotel, Exeter Park Road Chair: Nick Isles, The Work Foundation Speakers: Stephen Timms MP (invited); Dr John Knell, Intelligence Agency; Gary Freer, McGrigors; David Ramsden, Chair PGC

12.45 UNISON Women and work under Labour Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Polly Toynbee, The Guardian Speakers: Harriet Harman QC MP (tbc); Bronwyn McKenna, Director of Organisation UNISON; Jenny Watson, EOC

12.45 Unite The Union – Amicus section Global rights – not a choice! Enforcing rights and standards in a globalise economy USDAW Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

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12.45 Women’s Environment Network, Soil Association Storm in a teacup: climate friendly clothes Climate Clinic, Punshon Church House, Garden opposite BIC Speakers: Emily Thornberry MP; Katherine Hamnett, fashion designer and green campaigner (tbc) Join us for a climate friendly buffet

13.00 ippr, Oracle Two up, two down: what’s the future of affordable housing? Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Peter Hetherington, The Guardian Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP; Michael O’Higgins, Chair Audit Commission; Tristram Hunt, historian and broadcaster; Jim Bennett, Senior Research Fellow, ippr

13.00 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Could the NHS be nicer? Putting NICE guidance into practice Mirabelle Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Frank Dobson MP Speakers: Andrew Dillon, NICE

13.00 Kids Count Gangsta’s paradise Bryanston Suite, Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Linda Lawrence Speakers: Richard Taylor, Damilola Taylor Trust; Vernon Coaker MP; Youth Justice Board; Trident; Lhame Lall, Kids Count Youth Board Chairman

13.00 Social Market Foundation, Institution of Engineering and Technology From skills to success? Building a competitive future for the UK Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Raod Chair: Stephen Evans, Social Market Foundation Speakers: David Lammy MP; John Stone, The Learning and Skills Network (tbc); Robin McGill, The Institution of Engineering and Technology; Evan Davis, BBC News (tbc)

13.00 Unlock Democracy, Nuclear Industry Association Planning, in whose interest? Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Marja McCaffrey, CEO BWEA Speakers: Hazel Blears MP; Yvette Cooper MP; Ron Bailey, Campaigns Director Unlock Democracy

17.00 Labour Party Campaign Seminar Winning on the web? Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant with special guest speakers

17.30 General Motors, East of England Development Agency Sustainability and manufacturing technology in the east of England Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: Barbara Follett MP (tbc); Alex Bruce, Manager Government Relations General Motors UK and Ireland; East of England Development Agency

Fringe listings – Wednesday 17.30 ippr, Engineering and Technology Board, Ufi You’re hired! Skills for business Waterford Upper Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Julia Margo, senior research fellow, ippr Speakers: John Hutton MP; Lord Paul Drayson; Dr John Morton, CE ETB; Solitaire Townsend, Managing Director and Founder, Futerra

17.30 ippr, Oxfam, Oracle Life Chances: Where Next for Labour? Cork Room, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Polly Toynbee, The Guardian Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Carey Oppenheim, Co-Director, ippr; Sarah Castell, Head of Qualitative Research, Ipsos MORI; Kate wearing, Director UK Poverty, Oxfam GB

17.30 Social Market Foundation, Coca-Cola Great Britain Corporate social responsibility: boardroom blessing or window dressing? Waterford Lower, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Viscount Tom Chandos, Social Market Foundation (tbc) Speakers: John Hutton MP (tbc); William Asiko, CocaCola Africa Foundation; Fiona Harvey, The Financial Times (tbc); Trade Union representative tbc

17.45 East of England Development Agency, General Motors EEDA and GM reception Mezzanine, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: Richard Ellis

17.45 The Muslim Council of Britain The prospects for the British Muslim community ten years on Unite Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Sir Iqbal Sacranie Speakers: Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, Muslim Council of Britain; Sadiq Khan MP; Hazel Blears MP (invited)

18.00 Association of British Insurers Adapting to our climate change Westcliff Suite, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Sarah Mukherjee, Environment Correspondent BBC Speakers: Hilary Benn MP (tbc); Baroness Young, CE Environment Agency; David Nussbaum, CE WWF; Jane Milne, Head of Climate Change, ABI

18.00 Christian Socialist Movement, NCVO What value(s) in voluntary action? Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Chair: Alun Michael MP Speakers: Ed Miliband MP; Liz Atkins, Director of Public Policy NCVO; Helen Dennis, Christian Socialist Movement

18.00 Fabian Society, FES What do Iran’s democrats want from us? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Nazenin Ansari, Diplomatic Editor, Kayhan; Prof Volker Perthes, German Institute for International and Security Affairs Berlin; Glenys Kinnock MEP (tbc); Dr Ali Ansari, St Andrews Univeristy; Dr Ali Paya, University of Westminster and National Research Institute for Science Policy Iran (tbc); Prof Fred Halliday, LSE (tbc); Prof Abbas Edalat, Science and Arts Foundation

18.00 Fabian Society, Groundwork UK The environment and social justice; how do we meet the fairness test? Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Speakers: Hilary Benn MP; Tony Hawkhead, Groundwork UK; Fiona Mactaggart MP; Rebecca Willis, Sustainable Development Commission (invited) Invitation only. Please go to www.fabian-society.org.uk for futher details

18.00 Girlguiding UK, Beat Under 10 and under pressure? Girls speak out about self-esteem Zafferano Restaurant, James Callaghan Marquee Speakers: Girlguiding UK; eating disorder charity Beat; Opinion Leader Research

18.00 Group 4 Securicor (G4S) The security threat – how can we protect our infrastructure? Mirabelle Room, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Chair: tbc Speakers: tbc

18.00 South West RDA South West RDA and Fifteen present best of the South West food and drink Aruba restaurant, Pier Approach Speakers: Juliet Williams, South West RDA; Fifteen Restaurant

18.00 Still Human Still Here Coalition Is government policy making asylum seekers destitute? Punshon Memorial Church opposite BIC Chair: Kate Allen, Amnesty Director Speakers: Liam Byrne MP; Jon Cruddas MP

18.00 SERA, Climate Clinic Building for the future: achieving zero carbon homes Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Chair: Emma Burnell, SERA Speakers: Yvette Cooper MP (tbc); Nicky Gavron, Deputy Mayor of London’ Mike Gilberrt, British Cement Association; Neil Jefferson, NHBC; Sunand Prasad, RIBA

18.00 UNISON Will our new schools deliver for pupils and communities? Bryanston Suite, Marriott Highcliff Hotel Chair: Ann Black, UNISON Labour Link Speakers: Ed Balls MP (tbc); Christine McAnea, UNISON Head of Education; Francis Beckett, author and journalist (tbc)

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Fringe listings – Wednesday/Thursday Wednesday 18.00 Youth Sport Trust, Sport England, UK Sport Playgrounds, parks and podiums – the sporting legacy for 2012 Deauville Suite, Trouville Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Derek Mapp, Sport England Speakers: Dame Kelly Holmes, double olympic champion; Gerry Sutcliffe MP

18.30 The Labour Life Group The human tissue and embryos bill Tregonwell Suite, Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road Chair: Joe Benton MP Speakers: Martin Foley, Life; Jim Dobbin MP

18.45 Electoral Reform Society Rethinking the relationship: what do voters want from their representatives? Terrace Room, Swallow Durley Dean Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Dr Ken Ritchie Speakers: Oona King, Chair Institute of Community Cohesion; Cllr Jessica Crowe, Dep Leader Hackney Councillors Commission; Dr Roger Mortimore, Ipsos-MORI; Dr Alan Whitehead MP Meeting to be followed by activists reception

19.00 ippr Defeating terrorism: can we win a ‘war’ on terror? Waterford Upper, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Angus Walker, Home Affairs Editor ITN Speakers: Jacqui Smith MP (tbc); Sir Chris Fox, Former President ACPO; Ian Kearns, Deputy Director ippr; Ed Husain, author The Islamist; Shami Chakrabarti, Director, Liberty; Jacqui Smith MP (tbc)

19.00 ippr Renewing democracy: are we bovvered? Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Guy Lodge, Senior Research Fellow, ippr Speakers: Anthony Barnett, Founder Open Democracy; David Marquand, Oxford University; Francesca Klug, LSE; Meg Russell, Constitution Unit

19.30 Drugscope, Family Welfare Association Harms still hidden? Next steps for the drug and alcohol strategies Highcliff Bryanston Speakers: Dawn Primarolo MP; Helen Dent, CE Family Welfare Association; Martin Barnes, CE Drugscope

19.45 Climate Clinic, Met Office The impacts of climate change Climate Clinic, Hardy Suite, Hermitage Hotel opposite BIC Speakers: Dirrick Rayall, Programme Manager Climate Research, Met Office and panel members

20.00 Fabian Society, National Youth Agency Education and life chances: what will narrow the gap? Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Louise Bamfield, Fabian Society Speakers: Jim Knight MP; Viv McKee, National Youth Agency; Baroness Estelle Morris (tbc); Lord Neil Kinnock (tbc); Polly Toynbee, The Guardian (tbc)

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20.00 London First Should Alistair Darling put London first? Dods Marquee, Marriott Highcliff Hotel

20.00 National Union of Teachers NUT fish and chip supper reception Zafferano Restaurant Music provided by Music For Youth

20.00 Open Rights Group Should we trust electronic elections? Bay View Suite, Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road Speakers: Bridget Prentice MP; Andrew Scallan, Electoral Commission; Jason Kitcat, Open Rights Group

20.30 ippr, Engineering and Technology Board, Ufi Train to gain? Skills and social mobility Waterford Upper,Tralee Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Jonathan Guthrie, The Financial Times Speakers: John Denham MP; Kate Stanley, Director of Research developement, ippr; Francis O’Grady, Deputy General Secretary TUC

20.30 ippr In conversation with Cork Room, The Tralee Hotel See ippr pull-out programme in the conference guide or go to www.ipprconferences.org 22.00 ippr in association with Virgin Media The ippr media party Hot Rocks Surf Diner, Pier Approach Invitation only. Please go to: ipprconferences.org for further details

Thursday 08.15 Christian Socialist Movement Prayer breakfast Wesley Room, Punshon Methodist Church opposite BIC Led by a different MP each morning

13.00 Campaign for Labour Party Democracy Conference assessment and the next steps Bournemouth International Hotel, Priory Road Chair: Mohammed Azam Speakers: Ann Black, NEC; Billy Hayes, CWU; Christine Shawcroft, NEC; Peter Willsman, NEC; Walter Wolfgang, NEC £1, conc 50p

13.00 Fabian Society British Muslim citizenship and integration Connaught Suite, Connaught Hotel, West Hill Road Chair: Hannah Jameson, Fabian Society Speakers: John Denham MP; Yahya Birt, City Circle; Fareena Alam, Q News (tbc); John Biggs, GLA (tbc) For further details please go to www.fabian-society.org.uk

Party event listings

Party event listings Saturday 18.00 Everyone welcome Labour North West Reception Highcliffe Dorchester Tickets available from Labour North West, 01925 574913

20.00 Everyone Welcome The Scottish Labour Reception USDAW Marquee

Sunday 11.00 CLP delegates only Labour North Welcome lunch Shaftesbury room, Highcliffe Marriott Chair: Rt Hon Nick Brown MP, Minister for the North

12.00 MPs and Delegates only East Midlands Welcome Lunch Tralee Waterford lower Chair: Paddy Tipping MP

18.30 By Invitation Only London Region Reception Cork Ballroom, Tralee Hotel

21.00 Everyone welcome The only party in the village (joint LGBT Labour/Labour Party Reception) 2nd level bar, The Branksome Speakers: Harriet Harman MP (tbc), Michael Cashman MEP, Angela Eagle MP

20.30 Councillors and delegates with tickets (available from the party stand) Local Government Reception De Vere Suite in the Royal Bath Hotel Chair: Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

12.00 By Invitation only East of England Delegate Lunch Highcliff Sherbourne Chair: Bill Rammell

19.30 CLP delegates, international, ex-officios, other Labour Yorkshire and the Humber Tralee, Westcliffe Chair: Rt Hon Harriet Harman Speakers: Tom Riordan, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Forward, Bernard Hughes, Head of Government Affairs for ASDA

20.00 Women Only Women’s Reception Pavilion Ballroom Chair: Norma Stephenson, Speakers: Harriet Harman MP, Barbara Follett MP, Barbara Keeley MP

Tickets available from regional staff and on the door.

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Party event listings 19.30 South West Delegates and visitors – ticket only Labour South West Delegates Reception Purbeck Suite Marriot Highcliff Tickets available from Labour South west on 0117942 1900

Monday 18.30 Everyone welcome Engagement with Muslim Communities Across Europe Wessex Hotel, West Cliff Road Chair: Farzana Hakim, Director of Government Relations, Commission for Racial Equality Speakers: Gary Titley MEP, Leader of the EPLP, Shahid Malik MP (Under Parliamentary Secretary of State in the Department for International Development (tbc), Rushnara Ali, PPC Bethnal Green and Bow, Jeroen Dijsselbloem MP, Home Affairs and Integration, Dutch Labour Party

12.30 By invitation only Heads of Mission Lunch Unite Marquee Hosted by the Foreign Secretary

21.30 By invitation only International Meet and Greet An opportunity for NEC Members, MPs and MEPs to meet our sister parties. Sherbourne Room, Highcliffe Hotel

19.00 By invitation only East of England Regional Reception Royal Bath – De Vere Suite Chair: Richard Howitt MEP Tickets available from the Regional Office

21.00 Everyone Welcome Welsh night Unite Marquee, Highcliffe Marriot Hotel Guest of Honour: Rt Hon Peter Hain MP, Rt Hon Rhodri Morgan

18.00 Delegates/international/ex-officios/party members Diversity Reception USDAW Marquee Chair: Joe Mann Speakers: Janet Seymour-Kirk; Michael Cashman MEP (tbc); Parmjit Dhanda MP

19.00 All friends of the East Midlands welcome East Midlands reception Highcliff Bryanston Various ministers and cabinet members

21.00 Young Members only Young Labour Reception Highcliff Purbeck Chair: Richard Angell, Chair Young Labour Speakers: Dawn Butler MP (tbc), Stephanie Peacock, NEC Youth Representative

Young 10.30 By invitation only Welcome Meeting For International Visitors What is Conference 2007 all about? Unite Marquee Speakers: Richard Howitt MEP (EPLP Chair and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson) Fiona Tywcross (Regional Director, Yorkshire)

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Party event listings Tuesday 08.30 Everyone welcome International Breakfast Meeting “Employment, Migrants and Rights” Unite Marquee Chair: Lord Kinnock Speakers: Claude Moraes MEP, spokesperson employment and social affairs; Emine Bozkurt MEP (Dutch Labour Party), Liam Byrne MP, Minister for Immigration (tbc) Hosted by the European Parliamentary Labour Party and Brussels Labour Group

Brussels Labour group

13.00 Everyone welcome Labour Students Priority Campaign Launch – Campaigning for Global Justice Unite Marquee, highcliffe

18.00 By invitation only International Reception - Hosted by Labour’s National Executive Committee Unite Marquee

17.00 Labour Party Campaign Seminar Winning on the web? Harold Wilson Marquee, Zafferano Restaurant with special guest speakers

20.00 All welcome. Tickets (£10) available from the Labour Party information stand, or from Arlene Ainsley on 07834 098719 Northern night USDAW Marquee, Highcliff Marriot Chair: Rt Hon Nick Brown MP, Minister for the North

18.00 All Delegates welcome Thank you reception for members Ballroom, Pavillion Hosted by the Labour Party General Secretary Peter watt

20.00 Delegates and visitors Labour Students Disco Jumping Jacks, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

Wednesday 12.30 By invitation only Sister Party Lunch Dorchester Suite, Highcliffe Hotel

16.30 By invitation only Question and Answer session for International Visitors An opportunity for international visitors to put their questions to a panel of Cabinet Ministers Unite Marquee

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The Blair Years An audience with Alastair Campbell Tuesday 25 September 6.00pm – 7.30pm De Vere Suite, Royal Bath Hotel Special event with Alastair Campbell and former Daily Mirror editor, Piers Morgan talking about the Blair Years, politics today and in future. To be followed with a book signing session. The Blair Years will be on sale at a special Conference price of £20. Tickets: £15 (£10 for members) available from the Party Stand. All proceeds from ticket and book sales will go to the Labour Party. Special Conference Deal The Blair Years will also be available from the Party Stand at a special Conference price of £20. Alastair Campbell will also be signing his diaries at the Party Stand. Details of the day and time will be in the Conference Daily Newspaper.

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Exhibitor listings

Exhibitor listings Stand P1 Labour Party The Labour Party 39 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HA

Stand P3 UNISON UNISON is the country’s largest trade union with over 1.3 million members working throughout the public services, utilities and voluntary sector. We are a campaigning union committed to quality public services, equality and fair representation. UNISON Labour-Link is the affiliated section of the union’s members. 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ UNISON Direct Tel: 0845 355 0845 www.unison.org.uk

Stand P4 Socialist Group in the European Parliament/EPLP Labour MEPs working with the Labour Party and the Labour Government; making a practical difference to all our lives; promoting policies to improve our economy, environment, health, and security. Call at our stand in Purbeck Hall for the latest information about your Labour MEPs and their work. 2 Queen Anne’s Gate London SW1H 9AA Email: [email protected] www.eurolabour.org.uk

Stand P6 BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global defence and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 37,000 employees in the UK and 88,000 worldwide BAE Systems sales exceeded £13 billion in 2006. Julian Scopes BAE Systems 6 Carlton Gardens London, SW1Y 5AD Tel: 01252 383929 Fax: 01252 383985 www.baesystems.com

Stand P7/8 Tameside/Centre of Excellence Stand P9 NUT The NUT believes that children and young people are most likely to develop their abilities and full potential through access to free, high quality education delivered by good local schools. Concomitant with that aim, our professional development programme plays a significant role in the enhancement of teaching skills. National Union of Teachers Hamilton House Mabledon Place London WC1H 9BD Tel: 020 7388 6191 Fax: 020 7387 8458 www.teachers.org.uk

Stand P15/16 Royal Mail Group Royal Mail Group stand in the Purbeck Hall offers a range of post office services including a daily collected postbox, Monday 24 to Thursday 27 September, and a free to use cash machine. Stand P17 The Independent

Stand P19 Royal National Institute of Blind People Visit the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s interactive stand and pit your wits against ‘The Thinker’. Are you missing two million potential customers or voters? How accessible is your information to blind and partially sighted people? Come to find out more, win prizes and enter our daily champagne draw. RNIB Campaigns Dept Tel: 020 7391 2123 Email: [email protected] www.rnib.org.uk m

Stand P20-22 USDAW With over 340,000 members, USDAW is one of Britain’s largest trade unions. USDAW members work in a variety of industries including retail, distribution, home shopping, call centres, food processing, milk industry and insurance. Visit our stand to find out more about USDAW and our campaigns. Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers 188 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 6LJ Tel: 0161 224 2804 Email: enquiries@usdaw. org.uk Tel: 0161-224 2804 Fax: 0161-257 2566 www.usdaw.org.uk

Stand 20a The Campaign for Crossrail The Campaign for Crossrail is a broad coalition whose aim is to make Crossrail a reality as soon as possible. Supporters include leading businesses; trade unions; the CBI, IoD; London First and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Mayor of London. n; Transport for London; and City of London.

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Exhibitor listings Stand P23 Age Concern Age Concern is the UK’s largest organisation working for and with older people to enable them to make more of life. We are a federation of over 370 independent charities who work locally, nationally and internationally providing vital services, information and support to thousands of older people. Age Concern campaigns to reduce poverty, end age discrimination, combat social exclusion and improve health and social care services for all older people. Helen Turnock Government and Parliamentary Affairs Manager Tel: 020 8765 7509 Email: Helen.Turnock@ace. org.uk www.ageconcern.org.uk

Stand P24 LGA High Ethnicity Authorities’ Special Interest Group (HEASIG) HEASIG was established in 1999 and comprises 24 local authorities in England. Our members are extremely concerned about proposed government reforms to the local government funding system; future schools’ funding arrangements; and the government’s continued reliance on inaccurate population estimates. Visit our stall to find out more.

Stand P25 StartHere StartHere is a community information service that tackles social exclusion. Delivered on a range of digital media, StartHere connects people to organisations and services – local, national, voluntary and statutory - that can help them most. It’s a starting point for anyone needing help on a range of social welfare issues. Simon Hills Business Development Manager Tel: 020 8742 7722 Email: [email protected] www.starthere.org

Stand P26 GovNet Communications Stand P33 Mind One in four people experience mental health problems in their lifetime. Our vision is of a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental distress fairly, positively, and with respect. Our mission is to work for better mental health for everyone. Tel: 020 8215 2424 Email: [email protected]

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Stand P34 British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) The BUAV is one of the world’s leading organisations at the forefront of international campaigning to end animal experiments through political lobbying, media liaison and undercover investigations. We are committed to using all peaceful means to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals. Dave Powell Email: [email protected]

Stand P36 Terrence Higgins Trust Attractive, energetic, 25-years-old charity seeks intelligent, openminded politicos for fun, partnership and better sexual health. Would like to meet government targets. If you fit the bill, come to the Terrence Higgins Trust at Stand P36, and get to know us; it could be the start of something beautiful… Terrence Higgins Trust 314-320 Gray’s Inn Road London WC1X 8DP Tel: 020 7812 1600 Fax: 020 7812 1601 Email: [email protected] www.tht.org.uk

Stand P35 The Coalfields Regeneration Trust The Coalfields Regeneration Trust aims to make coalfield communities sustainable, working towards the point where they can be prosperous, viable and cohesive without support. It forms strategic partnerships and contributes to agendas across government departments to encourage sustainable communities, skills development, local enterprise growth, and health and employment strategies. The Coalfields Regeneration Trust PO Box 97 Rotherham S63 7WX Tel: 01709 760272 Fax: 01709 765599 Email: info@coalfields-regen. org.uk www.coalfields-regen.org.uk

Stand P37 Nuclear Industry Association The NIA is the trade association for over 140 companies in the UK civil nuclear industry. The diversity of membership facilitates and encourages effective industry interaction to support our objectives. The membership continues to grow and includes companies involved in most business sectors of the UK civil nuclear industry. Simon James Head of Public Affairs Tel: 020 7766 6650 Fax: 020 7839 1523 Email: [email protected] www.niauk.org

Exhibitor listings Stand P38 Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) ATL, the education union – led by education professionals from across the sector and throughout the UK. ATL recognises the link between education policy and our members’ conditions of employment. Our evidence based policy making enables us to campaign and negotiate from a position of strength. We champion good practice and achieve better working lives for our members. We help our members, as their careers develop, through first rate research, advice, information and legal support. Our 160,000 members – teachers, lecturers, headteachers, and support staff – are empowered to get active locally and nationally. We are affiliated to the TUC and work with government and employers through social partnership. Association of Teachers and Lecturers 7 Northumberland Street London WC2N 5RD Tel: 020 7930 6441 www.atl.org.uk www.new2teaching.org.uk

Stand P39 Knowsley Borough Council Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The Future is Knowsley! Visit our stand to find out why. Karen Jones Public Affairs Manager Knowsley Borough Council Municipal Buildings Archway Road Huyton Knowsley Merseyside L36 9YU Tel: 0151 443 3588 Fax: 0151 443 3030 Mobile: 07767 890804 Email: karen.jones@ knowsley.gov.uk

Stand P40 Shaw Trust Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. We are the largest UK voluntary sector provider of employment services for disabled people, helping 50,000 people last year. Stand P42 League Against Cruel Sports (LACS) The League Against Cruel Sports played a leading role in promoting the Hunting Act, making fox hunting illegal, and we now work to secure effective enforcement of the Act. We also run high profile campaigns to end the suffering and killing of animals in ‘sports’ such as shooting and bullfighting. League Against Cruel Sports Ltd Sparling House 83-87 Union Street London SE1 1SG Tel: 020 7403 6155 Fax: 020 7403 4532 Email: [email protected] www.league.org.uk

Stand P43 Carers UK Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. Carers give so much to society yet as a consequence of caring, they experience ill health, poverty and discrimination. Carers UK campaigns to end this injustice. Kate Groucutt Policy & Public Affairs Officer Tel: 020 7566 7616 Email: kate.groucutt@ carersuk.org www.carersuk.org

Stand P44 Turning Point Turning Point is the UK’s leading social care organisation. We provide services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. We provide services in 200 locations and worked with around 130,000 people last year. Tel: 020 7481 7600 Fax: 020 7481 7620 Email: info@turning-point. co.uk www.turning-point.co.uk

Stand P45 APSE APSE is the fastest growing local government networking organisation with a dynamic portfolio of services which link almost 300 local authorities. Delivering the UKs biggest local government benchmarking service, networking and advisory groups, briefings service and a range of other services to our member local authorities the Labour Party Conference is an ideal opportunity for those involved or interested in local government services to acquaint themselves with APSE. Visit our stand and take away a host of useful research publications, information and briefings on front line local government services. Mo Baines Tel: 07971 843515 Email [email protected].

Stand P47 National Landlords Association The National Landlords Association protects and promotes the interests of private landlords of residential property and represents their views to government. The NLA seeks a fair legislative and regulatory environment for the privaterented sector while aiming to ensure that landlords are aware of their statutory rights and responsibilities. Richard Hyslop External Affairs Executive National Landlords Association 22-26 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TJ Tel : 020 7840 8903 Fax : 0871 241 0471 www.landlords.org.uk

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Stand P48 Bournemouth Labour Party Stand P49/50 Design by Committee/ Colorset/Trader Media Group Our name may be tongue in cheek, but our work speaks for itself. Design by Committee is a friendly and passionate consultancy specialising in branding, print, web and exhibition design. Together with Colorset who have years of experience producing large format graphics and the Trader Media Group who are leaders in producing quality volume printing, we have the complete design solution. 98 Bermondsey Street London SE1 3UB Tel: 020 7403 0090 Email: hugh@ designbycommittee.co.uk

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Exhibitor listings Stand P51 YWCA More than one rung campaign: making work work for girls. YWCA, the leading charity working with the most disadvantaged girls and young women in England and Wales is calling on government to ensure future skills policy addresses the needs of disadvantaged young women so they can climb off the bottom rung of the career ladder and work towards better futures. Sophie Holmes Tel: 07766 421995 m

Stand P52 Working Links Working Links, a unique public, private, voluntary partnership, is a leading welfare to work provider. We have helped over 80,000 people into work, 70 per cent of whom are still working a year later, and have transformed the lives of some of the most disadvantaged individuals, families and communities across the country. Katharine Sacks-Jones Public Affairs Executive Tel: 07984 651 270 Email: katharine.sacks-jones@ www.workinglinks.co.uk

Stand P54 Labour Women’s Network/ Emily’s List Fawcett Society Labour Women’s Network and Emily’s List UK are enabling organisations. They encourage and support Labour women who wish to enter public office by giving advice and information and providing training. When funds are available Emily gives grants to women seeking selection. Fawcett is the UK’s campaign for equality between women and men. Our vision is of a society in which women and men are equal partners at home, at work and in public life. We work at a national level to raise awareness and effect change in employment, poverty, criminal justice and representation. Stand P56 The Howard League for Penal Reform The Howard League for Penal Reform is an independent charity which works for a safe society where fewer people are victims of crime, believes that offenders must make amends for what they have done, that community sentences make a person take responsibility and live a law-abiding life in the community. Barbara Norris Events & Promotions Officer Tel: 020 7249 7373 www.howardleague.org

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Stand P58 Europeans for Medical Progress 250 MPs and 83 per cent of GPs question whether animal tests are the best means to ensure drug safety – thrown into the spotlight by disasters like Vioxx and the tragic trial at Northwick Park Hospital. New film Safer Medicines (free to MPs) proposes groundbreaking solutions. Putting patient safety first. Kathy Archibald Director Tel: 07792 289066 Email: [email protected] www.curedisease.net

Stand P59 RNID/Unum RNID is the largest charity representing the nine million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. Our stand with Unum demonstrates the devastating effects of tinnitus in the workplace and at home. Tinnitus is experienced by almost seven million people in the UK with 500,000 people severely affected. RNID Telephone & text phone: 020 7296 8015 www.rnid.org.uk

Stand P64 RSPCA Come and be an Animal Crime Scene Investigator at the RSPCA stand. Take part in our new interactive game, learn how we tackle floods, oil spills and mass evacuations. Claire Robinson RSPCA Wilberforce Way Horsham West Sussex RH13 9RS Tel: 0870 7540 106 Email: politicalaffairs@rspca. org.uk

Stand P65 The Standards Board for England The local government ethical framework is changing. With the introduction of the revised Code of Conduct, and the local filter for complaints on the horizon, the Standards Board for England is leading the way towards strategic regulation and a lighter touch. Visit our stand to find out more. The Standards Board for England Fourth Floor Griffin House 40 Lever Street Manchester M1 1BB Tel: 0161 817 5300 Fax: 0161 817 5499 Email: enquiries@ standardsboard.gov.uk www.standardsboard.gov.uk

Exhibitor listings Stand P66 NASUWT/ASCL The NASUWT is the largest union representing teachers and headteachers throughout the UK. By engaging in constructive dialogue with the government, the NASUWT has secured for teachers significant improvements in pay and working conditions. Members are supported by the national and regional network of local and professional services. www.teachersunion.org.uk

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is the only professional association to exclusively represent leaders of secondary schools and colleges. It was formerly the Secondary Heads Association. www.ascl.org.uk

Stand P69 Compass Compass is the leading democratic left pressure group, whose goal is to debate and develop the ideas for a more equal and democratic world, then campaign and organise to help ensure they become reality. We have over 2,500 members across the UK. Gavin Hayes General Secretary Compass – direction for the democratic left Southbank House Black Prince Road London SE1 7SJ Tel: 020 7463 0633 Mobile: 07900 195591 Email: gavin@compassonline. org.uk www.compassonline.org.uk

Stand P70 and 71 Elanders and ProCo Elanders and ProCo are the major print partners for the Labour Party, Elanders Infomedia is our business and Infomedia is about getting the right information to the right person at the right time. At Elanders we deliver the following services; Creative design, Database Publishing services and systems, Database management, Print production, Storage, fulfilment and distribution. Elanders have over 100 years experience in managing and producing media in many formats and are proud to be a preferred supplier to the Labour Party. Come and discuss how Elanders Infomedia can make a difference to your media management, production and distribution.

ProCo A highly successful total print services provider, now in our fifteenth year. Accredited with ISO9001, FSC and PEFC, we have a strong focus on reducing environmental impact. ProCo offers strategic print services to organisations seeking an integrated approach to their business needs, including the latest litho and digital presses, in-house digital print and mailing, high-speed laser personalisation and enclosing facilities. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, outstanding customer service and commitment to the environment. We are proud to be an official print partner of the Labour Party. Come and meet Jon Bailey and Matthew Emmott on Stands 70-71 in the Purbeck Hall to find out how we can help you, or contact us advance for information or to book a meeting at Conference. www.procoprint.co.uk matt.emmott@procoprint.

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Stand P72 Fawcett Society Fawcett is the UK’s leading campaign for equality between women and men. We campaign to transform women’s lives by closing the gaps between women and men’s access to power, money and justice. We need your support, add your voice to our campaign by visiting our stand today. Fawcett Society 1-3 Berry Street London EC1V 0AA Tel: 020 7253 2598 www.fawcettsociety.org.uk

Stand P74 Labour’s Socialist Societies Come and meet representatives from the various Socialist Societies; find out how to get involved, browse current publications, hear about the Societies’ latest campaigns, and more… Co-operative Party; Christian Socialist Movement; Fabian Society; Jewish Labour Movement; LGBT Labour; Labour Disabled Members’ Group; Labour Housing Group; Labour Irish Society; National Union of Labour and Socialist Clubs; Scientists for Labour; Socialist Education Association; SERA – the Labour Environment Campaign; Socialist Health Association; Society of Labour Lawyers and more. Simon Wright Email: simon@simon-wright. info

Stand P75 Citizens Advice Each Citizens Advice Bureau are registered charities reliant on over 20,000 volunteers and need to raise funds to provide vital services, helping people to resolve nearly 5.5 million cases annually. Experian have teamed up with the Citizens Advice to test your debt knowledge! See how? Gurwinder Singh Kandola Events Co-ordinator Email: Gurwinder.singh@ citizensadvice.org.uk www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Stand P78 Hutchinson Ports Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited (HPUK) is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group, a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited. HPH is the world’s leading port investor, developer and operator, with 45 ports in 23 countries. HPUK operates the Port of Felixstowe, Thamesport (London) and Harwich International Port.

Stand P79 Reeds Carpets If you are in the Purbeck or Solent Halls, in the BIC, you are standing on anthracitecoloured carpet. But think ‘green’ instead. This is EVORIB carpeting supplied and fitted by Reeds Carpets from Coventry. Reeds Carpets is Britain’s leading independent exhibition and event carpeting contractor who, at the beginning of 2007, launched the UK’s first-ever in-house carpet recycling plant in a major, awardwinning, drive to say farewell to landfill. Talk ‘green’ to John Swain, Reeds Carpets’ Sales Manager, on our stand.

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Exhibitor listings Stand P80 Big Lottery Fund Big Lottery Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people in need. Our funding covers health, education, environment and charitable purposes. 60-70 per cent of funding will go to the voluntary and community sector. Find out what we have funded and how your community could benefit. Tel: 0845 4 10 20 30 Text phone: 0845 6021659 www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Stand P82 Brook Brook is the country’s leading sexual health organisation for young people, offering free and confidential sexual health advice and services to 200,000 young men and women a year. Visit our stand to find out more about teenage pregnancy, young people’s sexual health and what you can do to help. Brook 421 Highgate Studios 53-79 Highgate Road London NW5 1TL Tel: 020 7284 6040 Email: admin@brookcentres. org.uk www.brook.org.uk

Stand P83 RadioCentre RadioCentre represents the overwhelming majority of UK commercial radio stations and is charged with building and maintaining a strong and successful commercial radio industry, in terms of both listening hours and revenues. RadioCentre works with advertisers and their agencies, government, Ofcom, copyright societies and stations themselves. RadioCentre 77 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 5DU Tel: 020 7306 2603 Email: externalaffairs@ radiocentre.org www.radiocentre.org

Stand B3 Scope Stand B4 Labour Students Speech Service Stand B8 RNIB Transcription Unit Visit the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s Transcription Unit for advice and support on how to ensure that your communication messages reach two million blind and partially sighted people. We are providing a free on-site transcription service for conference or exhibition materials into large print, audio and Braille. RNIB Transcription Services Tel: 01733 375370 Email: businesslink@rnib. org.uk

Stand P85 Government of Gibraltar Stand P86/87 pteg (Passenger Transport Executive Group) pteg represents Britain’s seven publicly accountable Passenger Transport Executives. PTEs are the driving force behind the development of public transport networks which serve more than 13 million people in some of Britain’s largest city regions. We aim to deliver integrated public transport networks – accessible to all. Tim Larner PTEG Support Unit Tel: 0113 251 7204, [email protected]

Stand B1 Health Zone Come enjoy our free testing/giveaways! Have a free distance vision check courtesy of the Eye Health Alliance. Enjoy fresh fruit and produce from ASDA. Surf the net with the Information Centre for Health & Social Care. Visit the Health Hotel/ EHM stand to vote for your debate topic.

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Stand B10 Westfield Health An award winning provider of corporate healthcare plans, Westfield Health is well placed to assist employers in maintaining a motivated and healthy workforce. Valuable as a risk management tool or as an employee benefit, our plans provide a wide range of everyday healthcare benefits and counselling services from just £1 a week per employee. www.westfieldhealth.com

Stand B12 VisitBrighton There’s something special in the air in Brighton. The breezes whirl in from the sparkling expanse of the English Channel across the city to the rolling green hills of the South Downs. A home to writers, musicians and artists, the city’s got creativity. Making it a very special place to meet. Serena Castiglione VisitBrighton 1st Floor Brighton Town Hall Brighton BN1 1JA Tel: 01273 292629 Email: serena.castiglione@ brighton-hove.gov.uk www.visitbrighton.com

Stand B13 Coventry City Council Coventry is rapidly transforming itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. Visit Coventry City Council’s stand to find out more about how councillors are working to create a growing and accessible city where people choose to live, work and be educated and businesses choose to invest....you’ll be surprised.

Stand B14 GovNet Communications Stand B11 Hackney Council Hackney Council represents London’s most diverse and exciting borough, at the heart of the capital. Hackney is a host for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with nearly 30 per cent of the Olympic Park in the borough. We are at Labour Party Conference to share our aspirations for 2012 and the legacy we are determined to secure for Hackney.

Stand B15 O2 O2 mobile phone clinic and free phone charging service. Please call by – especially if you are one of O2’s 18 million UK customers - if you have any questions about O2’s products, services or practices.

Exhibitor listings Stand T2 The British Humanist Association The British Humanist Association is the national charity supporting and representing non-religious people seeking to live good lives based on reason, experience and shared human values. We campaign against religious privilege and discrimination against non-religious people, whether in the law, education, employment, or the provision of public services. Andrew Copson Education and Public Affairs Tel: 020 7079 3584 Email: andrew@humanism. org.uk www.humanism.org.uk

Stand T3 DeHavilland DeHavilland is the best means of understanding and influencing the way government and Parliament behaves. We provide constantly updated information filtered to meet precise needs, accompanied by tools to aid direct engagement with ministers, parliamentarians, journalists and the public. Our services are backed up by unparalleled personal support from a dedicated team of experts.

Stand T4 Royal Yachting Association

Stand T6 Electrical Safety Council The Electrical Safety Council is an independent, consumer safety body and registered charity, committed to reducing deaths and injuries through electrical accidents at home and work. We have wide support from the electrical industry, professional bodies and consumer groups and many notable organisations which have an interest in electrical safety. Tel: 0870 040 0561 www.esc.org.uk

Stand T8 Communication Workers Union (CWU) The CWU (Communications Workers Union) represents workers in the postal, telecommunications, financial services and related industries. We exist to protect, advance and serve the interests of our members. The CWU campaign Euro-trashed – Justice for Agency Workers calls on the government to introduce domestic legislation for equal treatment and the end to the current exploitation of agency workers. www.cwu.org

Stand T7 Falkland Islands Government Visit the Falkland Islands Stand for information regarding one of the UK’s most dynamic overseas territories. Meet members of the Falkland Islands Government. Learn of the development of the Islands over the past 25 years and our plans for the future – working in partnership with the UK. Sukey Cameron MBE Representative Falkland Islands Government 14 Broadway London SW1H 0BH Tel: 020 7222 2542 Email: representative@ falklands.gov.fk www.falklands.gov.fk

Stand T9 Guide Dogs Guide Dogs is one of the leading charities working for blind and partiallysighted people. We promote independence through the provision of guide dogs and mobility training, and campaign for equal access to goods and services, transport, the street environment, health and rehabilitation services. Email: campaigns@guidedogs. org.uk www.guidedogs.org.uk/ campaigns

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Stand T13/14 TUC The TUC is the voice of Britain at work with 64 unions representing almost 6.5 million working people from all walks of life. We campaign for fairness at work and help unemployed workers in the search for quality jobs. We negotiate in Europe and work in partnership with political parties, business and the community. Trades Union Congress Congress House Great Russell Street London WC1B 3LS Tel: 020 7636 4030 Fax: 020 7636 0632 Email: [email protected] www.tuc.org.uk

Stand T21 Black Country Chamber of Commerce Stand S1 Big Wide Talk Big Wide Talk is a research and development organisation that enables parents and practitioners at the very local level to improve outcomes for children. Locally owned evidence derived from conversations between children, parents, planners and politicians becomes the driver for change to improve services and create a more equal society. Ann Jamieson Chief Executive Tel: 0777 5627787 Email: ann.jamieson@ bigwidetalk.org www.bigwidetalk.org

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Exhibitor listings Stand S2 Counsel and Care/ Busy Bees Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. Provides advice, information, financial support, and influences future policies, services and funding. Advice Line: 0845 300 7585 Email: advice@ counselandcare.org.uk www.counselandcare.org.uk

Busy Bees supply more UK organisations with Childcare Vouchers than any other provider. Clients include SMEs, FTSE 100 corporations and a large proportion of public sector organisations. Tel: 08000 431 861 Email: info@ busybeesvouchers.com www.busybeesvouchers.com

Stand S9 Computing for Labour Stand S11 Aqua Massage Relaxation Zone Stand S13/14 Amicus Amicus the campaigning union has over one million members and represents workers in many industries and workplaces including: manufacturing, defence, construction, offshore, graphical, paper, media, finance, health care, engineering, education, energy civil aviation, transport, metals, voluntary sector and local authorities.

Stand S15 The Tibet Society of the UK The world’s first Tibet support group, The Tibet Society was founded in 1959 within weeks of the Dalai Lama’s escape from Tibet. Today the Tibet Society continues to lobby parliament and work to seek justice for Tibet. It also acts as secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet. The Tibet Society of the UK Unit 9 139 Fonthill Road London N3 4HF Tel: 020 7272 1414 Email: [email protected] www.tibetsociety.com

Stand S16 People’s History Museum The People’s History Museum is dedicated to the working people of Britain and the story of how they organised to change society, improving life for future generations. Based in Manchester, the museum houses galleries, an education service, textile conservation centre and the Labour History Archive and Study Centre, which is the official repository for the archives of the Labour Party. Tel: 0161 839 6061 www.phm.org.uk

Stand S18 The Paul Daisley Trust Set up after the death of Paul Daisley MP from colon cancer, we help to raise awareness of this disease, provide information and help people stay in their homes rather than remain in hospital or hospice. Come and see our event photos – you may see someone you know! PO Box 43863 London NW6 6XP Tel: 020 8968 4340

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Stand S19 Respect for Animals Respect for Animals campaigns to end all aspects of the cruel and unnecessary international fur trade. Each year the Canadian Government allows hundreds of thousands of baby seals to be brutally killed for their fur. Respect for Animals is dedicated to ending this. Respect for Animals PO Box 6500 Nottingham NG4 3GB Tel: 0115 952 5440 Email: info@ respectforanimals.org www.respectforanimals.org

Stand S23 NAHT The NAHT is the only professional association offering unrivalled tailormade support for school leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland across the entire age range. The NAHT is dedicated to the maintenance of effective school management and the improvement of education for pupils through effective lobbying of Parliament; local support; advice; training; guidance and a first-class website.

Stand S20 Abortion Rights Abortion Rights is the leading UK grassroots organisation campaigning to defend and extend women’s reproductive rights. In this 40th anniversary year we are campaigning to liberalise the abortion law, improve women’s access to and experience of abortion, and oppose any restrictions in current abortion rights. Abortion Rights 18 Ashwin Street London E8 3DL Tel/Fax: 020 7923 9792 Email: choice@abortionrights. org.uk www.abortionrights.org. uk www.prochoicemajority. org.uk

Stand S24 NSPCC The NSPCC’s purpose is to end cruelty to children. It is time for everyone to do something to end cruelty to children. Every action counts. Visit our stand to find out what you can do. Email: [email protected] www.nspcc.org.uk

Stand S21 CND CND campaigns to scrap Trident and secure global abolition of nuclear weapons. Our current priorities are to reverse the decision to replace Trident, to win government support – and action – for a Nuclear Weapons Convention, and to reject British participation in the unnecessary and provocative US missile defence system.

Stand S26 Public Impact We provide professional design and print services all year round and at election time. You get friendly advice, you deal with human beings not computers, copy is checked and we give firm delivery dates. 200+ Labour MPs, 150 CLPs and most of the cabinet have used us. Let’s win together! Public Impact The Courtyard 87 Southampton Street Reading RG1 2QU Tel: 0118 986 9191 www.labourprint.co.uk

Stand S27 National Assembly Against Racism

Exhibitor listings Stand S28 Helena Kennedy Foundation Stand S29 World Disarmament Campaign/Labour Action for Peace WDC’s objective is world disarmament for peace and security in a sustainable global community. $1.2 trillion per year on weapons creates fear and insecurity. Weapons create tension and exacerbate existing conflict situations. Disarmament as called for in the UN Charter is essential to achieving a truly peaceful world.

Stand S30 Palestine Solidarity Campaign/Cuba Solidarity Campaign The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) aims to raise public awareness about the occupation of Palestine and the struggle of the Palestinian people. PSC seeks to bring pressure on both the British and Israeli governments to bring their policies in line with international law, ensuring justice for the Palestinian people. PSC Box BN PSA London WC1N 3XX Tel: 020 7700 6192 Fax: 020 7609 7779 Email: info@ palestinecampaign.org www.palestinecampaign.org

The Cuba Solidarity Campaign is active in Britain to support Cuba’s right to self-determination against the illegal US blockade. Visit our stand to find out about what you can do and for information on events, campaigns and tours, or to buy from our range of t-shirts, music, books and magazines. Cuba Solidarity Campaign c/o Red Rose Club 129 Seven Sisters Rd London N7 7QG Tel: 020 7263 6452 Email: [email protected] www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk

Stand S31 Venezuela Information Centre/Justice for Columbia VIC is a broad-based campaign in solidarity with the people of Venezuela. The recent democratic re-election of Hugo Chavez has caused great interest in Venezuela – come to our stand to find out more about the inspiring changes taking place, and browse our wide range of merchandise and literature. PO Box 56210 London, N4 4XH Email: [email protected] www.vicuk.org,

Stand S32 LAWS/Animal Protection Agency The Animal Protection Agency (APA) is committed to ceasing the trade in wild animals for pets, and lobbies for changes in the law to protect captive exotic animals. Supporting APA is an integrated team of scientific, veterinary and legal advisors that includes specialists in exotic animal welfare, conservation and public health. Animal Protection Agency Brighton Media Centre 15-17 Middle Street Brighton BN1 1AL Tel: 01273 674253 Fax: 01273 674927 Email: [email protected] www.apa.org.uk

Stand S33 The Electoral Commisson The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. Our aim is integrity and public confidence in the democratic process. We regulate party and election finance and make sure elections are well-run. www.electoralcommission. org.uk

Stand S34 Salford City Council Salford; 60 per cent green space; 18 square miles of countryside and parks, 30 miles of rivers and canals, 112 ponds and lakes; a world-class arts and theatre complex attracting over one million people a year – and a new home for the BBC. There’s more to Salford than you think. www.salford.gov.uk

Stand S35 ABLE UK ABLE’s mission is to rid the world of its most devastating social ills – drugs, crime, illiteracy, and immorality – through the social betterment methods and principles of author and humanitarian, L Ron Hubbard. ABLE is an umbrella organisation for Narconon (drug rehabilitation and education), Criminon (criminal reform and prevention), Applied Scholastics (educational methods) and The Way To Happiness Foundation (distributes a common sense guide to better living). ABLE UK Saint Hill Manor East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4JY Tel: 01342 301 902 Email [email protected]

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Exhibitor listings Stand S36-38 Community/Communitas Community – representing several unions with roots in the industrial revolution – prides itself on its long association with the Labour Party and is pleased to be an exhibitor. We look forward to contributing to constructive discussions in Bournemouth which will inspire the government to restore to the communities from which the party draws its main support the quality jobs and sense of purpose and win back the support which gave it an overwhelming victory in 1997. Tel: 020 7239 1200 Fax: 020 7278 8378 Email: [email protected] www.community-tu.org

communitas is part of the Trade Union, Community. It works at national and transnational level to support the development of communities, specialising in the fields of social inclusion, lifelong learning, equality and diversity, community regeneration and international development. Communitas has supported over 11,000 people and assisted over 90 per cent of beneficiaries facing redundancy to find new employment and retraining. communitas are providing internet services during conference. Tel: 01562 749170 Fax: 01562 749171 E-mail: enquiries@ communitas.eu.com www.communitas.eu.com

Stand S39 Retailers Against Smuggling Retailers Against Smuggling is the campaign of the Tobacco Alliance, which represents 16,500 independent retailers across the UK who are concerned about the adverse effect that tobacco smuggling is having on their livelihoods. The campaign seeks to draw attention to the UK’s high tax regime, which is the root cause of the smuggling problem, and to urge consumers to purchase only from legitimate outlets. Tel: 0800 008 282 www.tobaccoalliance.org.uk

Stand S40 Amicus Amicus the campaigning union has over one million members and represents workers in many industries and workplaces including: manufacturing, defence, construction, offshore, graphical, paper, media, finance, health care, engineering, education, energy civil aviation, transport, metals, voluntary sector and local authorities.

Stand S44 4Children 4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children. It provides parents and professionals with advice, research and support on all issues concerning children, young people and families. Make Spacez is a £3 million 4Children campaign, supported by Nestlé, working for a positive future for teenagers. City Reach 5 Greenwich View Place London E14 9NN Tel: 020 7512 2112 Fax: 020 75376012 Email: [email protected] www.4children.org.uk

Stand S45 British Library Come and leaf through Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks, the original version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Mozart’s musical diary, and see the local treasures which won our public libraries competition. The British Library is displaying ‘virtual texts’ of iconic items using our awardwinning Turning the Pages technology. Gill Webber, Head of Communications Tel: 020 7412 7110 www.bl.uk

Stand S50 Furness Enterprises Stand S52 On Digital UK

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Stand S53 Countryside Alliance The Countryside Alliance works for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Through campaigning, lobbying, publicity and education the Alliance influences legislation and public policy that impacts on the countryside, rural people and their activities. Visit our stand to discuss the issues affecting your countryside. Countryside Alliance 367 Kennington Road London SE11 4PT Tel: 020 7840 9200 Fax: 020 7793 8899 Email: [email protected] www.countryside-alliance.org

Stand S54-56, 63-65 BBC Visit the BBC stand to see some of the latest developments in broadcasting. See the ‘World at One’ and ‘PM’ broadcast live. Try out the i-player – our new service that means you need never miss your favourite BBC programmes again.

Stand S57 Centro West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority Centro-West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority is responsible for promoting public transport across the region. Our key issues are the redevelopment of Birmingham New Street Station, increased rail capacity, improved local bus services and the creation of a Midland Metro network across the conurbation. Marie-Hélène Matthews Tel: 0121 214 7094 www.centro.org.uk

Exhibitor listings Stand S58/59 Go-Ahead Group Go-Ahead is one of the UK’s leading providers of passenger transport management services operating in the bus, rail, parking and aviation sectors. Employing around 24,000 staff across the country, over 800 million passenger journeys are undertaken on its services each year, predominately in the South of England. In addition to the travelling public, our customers include Transport for London, BAA, TFL, major airlines, local authorities, NHS Trusts, shopping centres and the Department for Transport. Come and meet us on our stand and learn more about how we keep the UK moving. www.go-ahead.com

Stand S60 eaga plc Majority owned by its 3500 employees, eaga plc works with central, devolved national and local government and the private sector to deliver residential energy efficiency solutions designed to address social, environmental and energy efficiency challenges. Anne Toms Government Affairs Manager eaga plc Tel: 0191 247 3840 Mobile: 07740 157 219 Email: [email protected] www.eaga.com

Stand S62 Sue Ryder Care Sue Ryder Care is the leading voluntary provider of specialist palliative and neurological care. We support people living with conditions including Cancer, MS, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Brain Injury and Dementia through community based care, home care, residential care and endof-life care services. Dan Beety Head of Public Affairs Sue Ryder Care Tel: 020 7400 0440 Mobile: 07929 167 007 Email: dan.beety@ suerydercare.org

Stand S72 Tribune

Stand S67 Ordnance Survey

Stand S76 All Party Parliamentary Middle Way Group The Hunting Act is unworkable, does not improve animal welfare and causes greater suffering to wild mammals by increasing the use of other methods of control. A new wild mammals protection law, as proposed by the Middle Way Group, would prevent cruelty in all circumstances, be principled and be enforceable. The Middle Way Group c/o Lembit Opik MP House of Commons London SW1A 0AA Tel: 020 7219 1144

Stand S69 Electoral Reform Society The Electoral Reform Society is campaigning to change the way we choose our politicians. We believe that a fair voting system will improve our democracy, allow politicians to better represent you and help them to tackle the serious issues facing our society. Fairness, accountability and a real choice for voters should not be compromised.

Stand S73 British Association of Social Workers BASW is the largest professional association representing social workers in the UK. Our success and vitality are built on the active involvement and expertise of members who share a collective commitment to high quality social work practice and social justice and to uphold the Association’s Code of Ethics. www.basw.co.uk

Stand S71, 74-75 The Tobacco Workers’ Alliance The Tobacco Workers’ Alliance (TWA) is a coalition of Unite and GMB trade union members who work in the UK tobacco manufacturing industry and its major suppliers. The TWA campaigns on a variety of issues that it believes could affect the employment prospects of those employed in the industry. Tobacco Workers’ Alliance Tel: 020 7239 1224

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Exhibitor listings

Exhibition information

State your choice and why:

Name: Mobile Number: Pass Number: Further contact details during Conference so we can give you your invite:

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Best stand competition Show your appreciation by taking part in our vote to find the best stand in the Delegates Choice category and an opportunity to win a bottle of Champagne and two invitations to the Exhibitors Reception on Wednesday night at Conference. This event is traditionally attended by the Prime Minister and best stands prizes are awarded. Complete the form to the left and hand it into the Labour Party stand in the Purbeck hall or the Exhibition Organisers Office in the Purbeck Lounge.

Exhibitor listings

Thinking of exhibiting? Here are some reasons why you should… The Labour Party’s Annual Conference hosts the largest exhibition at a political conference in Europe. Exhibiting at our conference provides a unique opportunity to participate and be part of this exciting event. Almost every elected representative of the Labour party from cabinet ministers to council leaders will attend our conferences.

They will be joined by trade unions and business leaders, NGO’s and charities, think tanks and lobbyists. Our conferences can provide an exciting place to do business, an opportunity to attend seminars, or fringe events and influence political thinking as well as provide an exceptional forum to reach the UK’s political journalists and media as they gather together to report on Conference. And if that does not tempt you, here is a breakdown of who attends Conference:

If you would like to discuss exhibiting opportunities please call Ann Kennedy, Head of Exhibitions on 020 7783 1511 or email [email protected]

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Exhibitor listings

BIC Floor Plans Ground floor

Windsor Hall

BIC service Road

Main Conference Hall

Solent Hall

Key Toilets Entrance Catering facilites First aid Lift

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Exeter Road

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Getting about in Bournemouth Transport links

Hot Rocks Surf Diner

Bournemouth Railway Station

Pier Approach

Holdenhurst Road

1

Indian Ocean Restaurant

Bournemouth Coach and Bus Station

39

West Cliff Road

13 29

Ocean Palace Restaurant

Venues

Priory Road

30

Romanzo Restaurant

Hotels

Poole Road

Bourne Hall Hotel

The Landmarc

Priory Road

Exeter Road

23

Richmond Hill

2

West Hill Road

Exeter Road, opposite BIC

In our own small way we strive to help – by keeping our clients up-to-date with the ever changing and complex regulations.

Derby Road

Our clients include not only Members of Parliament but also campaigning groups, trade unions, charities and other organisations in the public arena.

Wollstonecraft Road

4

St Michael’s Road

34

Other Exeter Road

17

Bournemouth Aquarium, Pier Approach

36

Lower Gardens, Bath Road

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750 m

Exeter Road opposite BIC

1km

15

Punshon Methodist Church 3

Menzies Carlton Hotel ¼

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Richmond Hill

18

West Hill Road

Meyrick Road

Trouville Hotel

11

Royal Bath Hotel

Priory Road

Bath Road

Tudor Grange Hotel

5

Gervis Road

Exeter Road

24

Swallow Durley Dean Hotel West Cliff Road

28

9 12

Whitehall Hotel Exeter Park Road

31

Coriander Restaurant Richmond Hill

21

35

Ciao Restaurant Old Christchurch Road

8

27

Basilica Cafe-Restaurant Seamoor Road

22

Map key

Aruba Restaurant Pier Approach

Wessex Hotel West Cliff Road

½ mile

Restaurants

Tralee Hotel

Queens Hotel

Royal Exeter Hotel (1812 Restaurant)

Part of the Fisher Organisation

500 m

250 m

Norfolk Royale Hotel

www.hwfisher.co.uk

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The Pavilion

Marsham Court Hotel

East Overcliffe Drive

Acre House, 11-15 William Road, London NW1 3ER 020 7388 7000 [email protected]

40

Oceanarium

Marriott Highcliff Hotel

Russell-Cotes Road, East Cliff

7

BIC

Liston Hotel (Gilbeys Restaurant)

St Michael’s Road

19

Zafferano Restaurant

Lampeter Hotel Exeter Park Road

We look forward to hearing from you, and meanwhile wish everyone a very successful conference.

Pier Approach

20

Langtry Manor Hotel (Restaurant)

Over the years The Fisher Organisation has continued to grow so that whatever financial challenges our clients face, we are there to help.

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West Beach Restaurant

Hermitage Hotel

Simply keeping abreast of new developments can be a real challenge.

If you would like to know more about our work and ways we might be able to help you, please contact Paul Beer, David Breger or Sailesh Mehta at our London office. Or, while we are in Bournemouth this week, contact us on 07768 497777.

Christchurch Road

6

Durley Hall Hotel Durley Chine Road

33

The Salad Centre Cafe

Connaught Hotel

ALTHOUGH THE WORLD GETS SMALLER THE CHALLENGES CONTINUE TO GROW

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The Print Room

Bournemouth International Hotel 6 Priory Road, West Cliff

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Secure island site perimeter Pass cards are required to enter all secure island sites. N.B Refer to pages 28 – 29 for more infomation about the restaurants listed on this map.