Nick Clegg has urged his party to "hold its head" high and to take the fight to the Conservatives and Labour
In his end-of-conference speech, the Lib Dem leader said the party should be judged on its record in office
The Lib Dem leader announced new waiting time guarantees for mental health patients in England
Ahead of Mr Clegg's speech, activists debated the state of the banking industry and the rights of private tenants
Peter Henley, BBC Politics Reporter
@BBCPeterHtweets:, external Tannoy is telling people at Lib Dem conference to get to the hall for Nick Clegg's speech - still empty seats!
Image source, Peter HenleyTim Farron is overseeing the party's annual awards - which traditionally precede Nick Clegg's speech - in his capacity as party president.
Lib Dem President Tim Farron has the stage now. He says the conference has been a "triumph" unlike the Tories and Labour: "Our leader did not forget to put the economy in his speech in the rally, and nobody has defected. I call that a result."
In the conference hall, activists vote to endorse a policy paper advocating more support for tenants in private rented housing. Activists are now being treated to a live musical interlude as the stage is prepared for Nick Clegg's speech, due to take place in a little under half an hour.
The conference hall in Glasgow is filling up fast ahead of Nick Clegg's speech.
Nick Clegg and his wife, Miriam Gonzalez, have left their hotel for the conference venue ahead of his speech.
Introducing the motion on the rental sector, Thomas Nicholls expresses concern at "rogue" landlords who evict tenants who ask for repairs to be carried out to their home. He tells the hall that 324,000 people are victims of "retaliatory evictions" each year, but have no protection in the law. This motion would seek to change that, the delegate adds, and insists good landlords would have nothing to fear.
On the BBC's Daily Politics, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has been telling Andrew Neil about the Lib Dems' plans to cut the deficit. He says the government's New Homes Bonus scheme would be scrapped, saving about £500m, and capital gains tax increased.
The Q&A session has drawn to a close and activists are now debating a policy motion on the private rented sector, specifically the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.
As several commentators have noted, some of the sessions at this conference have been less than well-attended. But the hall will undoubtedly be full for Nick Clegg's speech in just over an hour's time.
As several commentators have noted, some of the sessions at this conference have been less than well-attended. But the hall will undoubtedly be full for Nick Clegg's speech in just over an hour's time.
Ed Davey says that under Lib Dem plans, people who improve the energy performance of their homes by at least two EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) bands could receive £100 off their council tax bill every year for 10 years, although he tells activists the exact figures are to be finalised. "That's the most radical policy in terms of a tax incentive for energy efficiency Britain will have ever seen," he adds.
Baroness Parminter says the Lib Dems have a great record of achievement in government on environmental matters. It is down to Lib Dem influence that there is compulsory micro-chipping for dogs, and a national pollinator strategy, she claims. She says the party would introduce a Nature Act with statutory targets for biodiversity and clean air and water within two years of the next parliament, if it is in government.
James Cooper, Head of Government Affairs for Woodland Trust
@JVCooper100tweets:, external Woods, trees and the party conference season part three. My blog on the Woodland Trust's recent fringe, external at #ldconf
Energy Secretary Ed Davey claims the Lib Dems have been prevented by their Conservative coalition colleagues from introducing certain energy efficiency regulations - such as on improving energy efficiency in the private rented sector, where there is a "disproportionate" amount of fuel poverty.
RSPB conservation director Martin Harper notes the Lib Dem slogan 'stronger economy, fairer society' projected across the platform backdrop. He suggests that next time it should also make reference to a "healthy environment".
Richard Moss, Sunday Politics Presenter, BBC North East & Cumbria
@BBCRichardMosstweets:, external .@JuliePorksen has told #ldconf that English devolution must be handled carefully so as not to marginalise rural areas.
It is fair to say panel sessions are more of a rarity at the Lib Dem conference than at the Conservatives or Labour. This session on the environment boasts two ministers.
Delegates have returned for a Q&A session on the environment, chaired by MP Tessa Munt. The panel is made up of Communities Minister Stephen Williams, Energy Secretary Ed Davey, Baroness Parminter - the party's environment spokesman in the Lords, and Martin Harper, director of conservation at the RSPB. Transport Minister Susan Kramer was due to take part but we're informed she has lost her voice, forcing her to sit it out.
Michael Savage, Times Chief Political Correspondent
Image source, Michael Savage@michaelsavagetweets:, external Poor old Nick Clegg, currently going for a song at the Lib Dem conference shop... #LDConf
Looking forward to Nick Clegg's speech, Lib Dem MP Jenny Willott says her leader needs to "inspire and enthuse" people about the party's achievements in government.