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Pre-election communications restrictions

As the election has been called for 06 May 2010, the South West RDA (like other publicly funded bodies) is now in a statutory restrictive pre-election period.

During this time, we cannot make announcements or statements or promote our work and projects in any way that could influence, or be seen to influence, the election result, or that could compete with parliamentary candidates for the attention of the public.

Although our work continues, we will not issue any press releases until after a government is formed. Any information published on our website, Twitter feed or new media site during this time will be factual updates only.

For further information on the pre-election period please look at cabinet office guidance.