We are delighted to be taking autumn conference 2010 to Liverpool, a city which has thrived since earning its European Capital of Culture title in 2008.

Conference will open on Saturday 18 September with consultative sessions at 10.00 and the formal opening of conference at 14.20. On Wednesday 22 September, conference will close with the Leader's speech at approximately 15.00.

Policy issues under discussion at this conference will include a full debate on papers on Localism, International Development and Youth Justice and consultation sessions on Quality of Life, Volunteering and the Voluntary Sector & Facing the Future.