Birmingham to host Green Party

26th Jul 2010

The Green Party is staging its autumn conference in Birmingham from 10 – 13 September. Around 500 delegates are expected and the event is estimated to be worth around £500,000 for the local economy.

The conference takes place at Birmingham Conservatoire and is the first time it has been staged in the city. This adds further to Birmingham’s political party credentials, as it is the eighth party political conference the city has hosted in five years.

Marketing Birmingham is working with the Green Party to facilitate the conference, by providing accommodation booking and event support. A bespoke website – www.greenpartyconferenceinbirmingham.com – has been created for delegates to book accommodation, and obtain information on travel and leisure activities in the city, as well as special discounts for activities in the city and wider region.

Ian Taylor, commercial director at Marketing Birmingham, said: “The Green Party Autumn Conference is the third party political conference to take place in the city this year and enhances our reputation as a host of major political events. The Conservatives are due to hold their Autumn Conference in Birmingham in October, and altogether this is a clear sign of the confidence that the political parties have in Birmingham’s ability to deliver a world-class event.

“The Conference forms part of a busy month for Birmingham with major events taking place in the city. This includes the Pope’s visit and the British Science Festival, one of the largest festivals of its kind in Europe.”

Caroline Lucas MP, Green Party Leader: “We’re delighted to be coming to Birmingham for our autumn conference. This year has been a significant one for the Greens, culminating in the election of our first MP to the UK parliament. This conference will be an important opportunity to celebrate our successes, and to debate the way forward for Green politics in Britain.

“This is the first time we have held our conference in the city and we have been impressed with what Birmingham is offering. It’s well connected by public transport, allowing easy access for our delegates travelling in from around the country. The Conservatoire’s central location places our delegates right in the heart of the city, so they will have excellent opportunities to unwind and explore after a busy day in conference.”

The Green Party Autumn Conference takes place 10 – 13 September at Birmingham Conservatoire. For more information, go to – www.greenpartyconferenceinbirmingham.com