Attending Civic Events during Pre-Election Period

We will be entering a pre-election period in March 2025 ready for location Elections on 1st May. The Mayor has been invited to a High Sheriff Legal Service during that period which I consider is a civic event and one which I feel is not political. Can a Mayor attend such an event in a pre-election period?

Hi Sally

This is a conversation which arises each year around the pre-election period. Civic Heads are a-political and our mayor will attend events which are not centric to politics and are centred around the community. Consider each event on its merits during this period and make the judgement. Usually, civic engagements are about the population and communities and they can still attend.

Many thanks Tracy, this is what I thought but felt I needed to double check.