Regional Conference 2026
Our 2026 regional conference date will be held in Ashington on Saturday November 14th.
Open to all Liberal Democrat members from across the North East Region, the Conference is a space to debate policy, training, campaigning skills, and the setting of regional strategy.
It offers members the opportunity to meet in person, hear from and question party MPs, Peers and leading Councillors.
A one-day event held in person.
Bookings are now open - use the button below:
Policy Motions Key dates:
18 October - Motions deadline (passed)
1 November - Amendments deadline
Lord Shipley
Lord John Shipley OBE will reflect on his 16 years in the House of Lords
Lord Mohammed
Lord Shaffaq Mohammed MBE will give a House of Lords report.
Policy Debates
Three policy motions have been accepted - see below for their full text.
Motion Titles:
- Protecting and Investing in North East Fire and Rescue Services
- Closure of Derwentside Immigration Removal Centre
- Bus Services in the North East
Annual General Meeting
Alongside the usual items there are three Business Motions to the AGM.
These cover:
A. Regional Strategy
B. Regional support for contesting elections for combined authority mayors
C. Adoption of a new constitution for the North East Liberal Democrats