By Bethan James Political reporter, BBC Wales news

David Cameron at the Welsh Conservative conference in March

His energetic speech persuaded the Tory faithful that he was the man to lead them.

A year later, David Cameron brings his party to Bournemouth to ruffle the seaside nest of a retired population with talk of personality and policies.

This will be his first UK conference as leader. Over the past year he has been at the forefront of a changing party but is he at risk of alienating the core Conservative vote?

Delegates at the Labour and Liberal Democrat party conferences over the past two weeks admit Cameron is wooing the electorate but they doubt that his radical ideas will be welcomed by party members.

Mr Cameron will address the conference twice this week.

On Sunday evening, Cameron will speak of the party's past and future before heading off to meet Welsh delegates at a local hotel.

His main address will be kept until the final day of conference.

CONSERVATIVE WEEK Sunday Senator John McCain David Cameron Monday Hot topic: Marketing to children Public services debate David Davis, Crime debate Hot topic: Cheap flights Environment debate Tuesday Hot topic: Alcohol and drugs Social justice debate Business in society George Osborne, economy William Hague, Liam Fox, foreign affairs Devolution debate Wednesday Culture of creativity Hot topic: Globalisation Global poverty debate Leader's speech

During both speeches critics will be looking for policy-making decisions.

Across the dispatch box, the Prime Minister Tony Blair accuses Cameron's shadow cabinet of being 'policy-lite'.

Yet, the Tories would argue that they have proposed a number of policy initiatives - for example; a school leavers programme, police reform and a British Bill of Rights.

But Cameron - the cyclist - is best known for his focus on environmental issues with plans to reduce carbon emissions, incentives to encourage ownership of eco-friendly cars and more research into green technologies.

As leader he has set six key policy challenges: the economy, social justice, improving quality of life, improving public services, home security and globalisation.

Policy groups are currently gathering evidence and will report from the end of this year.

According to the Conservatives, they will "deliver a new kind of politics for Wales".

Tories will debate devolution on Tuesday

Welsh Conservatives say they are committed to putting power back into the hands of local people.

Nick Bourne, Conservative assembly leader, plans to outline the party's main themes for the 2007 elections this week.

"Our objective is to see a Conservative political agenda delivering a successful, prosperous and vibrant Wales," he said.

On Tuesday, party members will witness a rare opportunity at a Tory conference - a debate on devolution.

In the first conference discussion of its kind since 1999, Shadow Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan will tell members how the party must make devolution work.

"We have to show - and are showing - that the Conservative party is changing and is in tune with the needs of people and their communities," she says.

Confident with Cameron at the helm, Conservatives will no doubt talk of once again being in government both at Westminster and Cardiff Bay.

This trip to the seaside may blast a bit of fresh air into discussions this week but when the tide of debate recedes will policies remain?