Eric Pickles has proposed tougher rules to stop public funds being used to subsidise political campaigning
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This year's conference is being held at the ICC in Birmingham. The accreditation fee for party members is being held at a special rate until the end of August.
Find out more about attending and the commercial opportunities available.
The aim is to give the community the skills to drive things forward.
A group of Conservative volunteers are providing vital support.