You remember our clients, newly elected Cllrs Saima Mahmud, Mark Rusling and Ahsan Khan at Hoe Street ward in Waltham Forest, London (we blogged about it).

We had been discussing their website header pic for some time and one of their constituents obliged them with taking a marvellous picture the other day. (more…)

Ahsan, Saima and Mark with Ken Livingstone - from the Working for Hoe Street website

Our whole-hearted congratulations go out to newly elected Cllrs Saima Mahmud, Mark Rusling and Ahsan Khan at Hoe Street ward in Waltham Forest, London. They didn’t just get elected – they triumphed!

They came to us with a simple request. Help us reach our potential voters online and set out our policies clearly. (more…)

Quick word of caution when you are doing a website for any political candidate in the UK.

There are rules which are there for a reason.

Rules about publicity materials – also covering websites – can get your client in trouble if not followed. And when it comes to politics we are talking about serious trouble.

Speaking from experience I would always suggest that your first port of call is your candidate’s local Party people – they hold the ‘books’ as it where and I’ve always found them helpful.

Alternatively the three main parties at least have really good comms and campaigning departments who will help out.

Want to see an example? Check out the footer here.

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More information:
Electoral Commission website
Guidance for candidates and agents – Local government elections in England (pdf)