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The Pre-election Period (PEP) and previously known as Purdah is used to describe the 6 weeks immediately before an election. This begins on MONDAY 10TH MARCH 2025 until 10pm on THURSDAY 1ST MAY 2025.
The work of the Council should go on during this period but should give no publicity to any Councillor’s campaign.
No Councillor should circulate any election materials, political posters or leaflets before, during, or after, any meeting of the Council. Such materials must not be displayed on any Council premises or property including noticeboards. Other points to note:
• Councillors can attend events organised by other organisations but mustn’t use them to publicise their election campaign
• Council staff must always be careful not to give the impression of supporting any political party or candidate
• Council newsletters can be circulated as normal provided they are about local issues and remain a-political
• Councils should not publish anything on controversial issues or report views in a way that may identify the Council with an individual candidate or group
• Councils must not publish any material relating, in any way, to a candidate
• Councils must not publish anything which may seek to influence voters
This is to allow the voter to make an informed decision based on previously acquired information. More information can be found here:
https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/elections-and-electoral-registration/votin...