National Equality Event – 15th & 16th October 2025

National Equality Event – 15^th & 16^th October 2025

We are pleased to confirm that this year’s National Equality Event will take place as follows:

Date:               Wednesday 15^th and Thursday 16^th October 2025

Venue:            Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EL

Times:            The event will start with registration on the 15^th October between 12:00 and 13:00 and will conclude at 16:00 on the 16^th October.

Given the nature of the event, Branches are asked to give priority in the first instance to representatives who have responsibility for roles linked to equality, however, our industrial representatives are also very welcome to join us.

Accommodation: 

Accommodation is being held at a choice of two hotels as follows:

1. Hilton Bournemouth, Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EL
2. Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth, Upper Terrace Road, Bournemouth BH2 5NW

Booking arrangements:

Bookings can be made via the hotel websites by using the following links: 

1. Hilton Bournemouth Reservations – Hilton Bournemouth
2. Hampton by Hilton  Reservations – Hampton by Hilton

Accommodation rates: (preferential CWU rates for nights of Tuesday 14^th and Wednesday 15^th)

1. Hilton Bournemouth 
   Rooms are charged @ £140.00 per room, per night (NB: there is a minimum 2-night stay to qualify for CWU rate) including VAT, single occupancy (£10 supplement for double occupancy) inclusive of breakfast and Wi-Fi.
2. Hampton by Hilton
   Rooms are charged @ £139.00 per room, per night including VAT, single occupancy, complimentary buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi.

{Rooms will be held at this rate until 14^th September 2025 or when the rooms are all sold, after which time they will be released and the preferential rate will not be available}.

Parking & Transportation:

Complimentary car parking is available at both hotels.

To qualify all registration plate details must be submitted to the hotel in advance. Car parking cannot be guaranteed and is available on a ‘first-come, first-served basis. 

Registration

The agenda will be shared nearer the time but in the meantime, we would ask that Branches confirm their delegation details and accessibility requirements by emailing equality&education@cwu.org 

We look forward to seeing you in Bournemouth.

Yours sincerely, 

Kate Hudson
Head of Equality, Education & Development

LTB 175/25 – National Equality Event – 15th & 16th October 2025

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