Purdah Guidance - London Mayoral and Assembly Elections and the By-Election Chase and Southbury wards

FAO: All phases, Senior Leaders Chair of Governors

The London Mayoral and Assembly Elections and the By-Election of a local Councillor for both Chase and Southbury wards will be taking place on Thursday 6 May 2021.

This will involve a “Purdah” period, during which time the Council will need to avoid issuing publicity or undertaking any activity that will be deemed to effect support for any political party or candidate taking part in these elections.

Purdah will commence at 00:01 on Monday 22 March 2021 and will end at 10:00pm on Thursday 6 May 2021 when the polls close.

Further guidance is attached.

Contact Officer: Jeremy Chambers, Director of Law and Governance