Saturday 20th October 2018: Dorset Conservative Conference
The West Dorset Conservative Association is delighted to host and invite you to the Dorset Area Conference at the George Albert Hotel, Nr Evershot on the A37 (DT2 9PW).
9.30am - 3.00pm (coffee served from 9am)
Dorset Conservative Conference
to listen, discuss and debate the economic and community issues that matter to Dorset
£15 for members, £7 for young members
George Albert Hotel, Nr Evershot (on the A37), Dorset DT2 9PW
Conference Agenda
09.00 - Registration - with welcome tea and coffee
09.30 - Welcome - Chris Loder Chairman, Dorset Area & Chairman of the West Dorset Association
09.40 - The Work of Westminster: The Party and the Nation in 2018 - Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party
10.10 - MPs Panel with Q&A - local MPs take questions from conference delegates
10.20 - Campaigning - Data Insights available to us for the 2019 local elections - Dr Martyn Washbourne shares with us what insights we are able to get from Votesource to help us win the local election next year
10.45 - Unitary Authorities - Cllrs Ben Anderson & Phil Alford - Wiltshire Unitary Councillors will outline how being a unitary Councillor is possible with a full time job and some of the insights, pros and cons of a Unitary Authority
11.10 - Tea/Coffee Break with the chance to network with speakers and attendees
11.40 - The Future of Farming post Brexit - Alex Stevens, NFU
With around 74% of Dorset (geographically) being farmed, the future of our farming industry is vital to our local economy. Alex Stevens from the NFU will summarise the farming industry today and the opportunities that Brexit can bring.
12.05 - Conservative Policy Commission - Chris Skidmore MP, Vice Chairman of the Conservative Policy Commission will outline the newly formed CPC and its upcoming policy programme
12.30 - A view from Brussels - Ashley Fox MEP - insights from within the European Union from the South West MEP, Ashley Fox.
12.50 - Break - with the opportunity to meet others and network
13.30 - How you are represented at the Party Board - Andrew Sharpe, newly elected Chairman of the National Convention (voluntary party) will share how the Conservative Party works and how your views influence CCHQ.
13.55 - The Dorset LEP - Lorna Carver, CEO of the Dorset LEP will outline the role of the LEP, how it works and its forthcoming priorities to boost the Dorset economy
14.20 - Rural bus services - the difficulties and the future - Adam Keen, General Manager of Damory Coaches and MoreBus will share some the challenges his business is faced with alongside the future opportunities.
14.40 - Unitary Manifesto - an open workshop session to facilitate your contribution to the 2019 Unitary Authority Manifesto
15.15 - Close
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