Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 47266

Local Government: Elections

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 1 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance the Government has provided to police forces on election purdah (a) rules and (b) restrictions on publicity during the pre-election period of local elections.

Answer

Jim McMahon
The government does not issue pre-election guidance to Police Forces.