nightrider   13 #577 Posted February 17, 2021 37 minutes ago, max said: Was anybody talking about councillors delivering leaflets? The whole issue is around non-councillors delivering leaflets during a national lockdown. yes they were. They said councillors can deliver election leaflets, but non-councillors cannot. So clearly a large asymmetry there whereby the current councillor can spam households as much as they like and rival candidates cannot. If its not safe why are councillors allowed to do it? Either its safe or its not. In the former case all candidates should be allowed to do leafletting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   212 #578 Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, nightrider said: yes they were. They said councillors can deliver election leaflets, but non-councillors cannot. So clearly a large asymmetry there whereby the current councillor can spam households as much as they like and rival candidates cannot. If its not safe why are councillors allowed to do it? Either its safe or its not. In the former case all candidates should be allowed to do leafletting. I have been out volunteering, collecting litter. But not allowed to deliver political leaflets, take away leaflets are ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,999 #579 Posted February 17, 2021 28 minutes ago, El Cid said: I have been out volunteering, collecting litter. But not allowed to deliver political leaflets, take away leaflets are ok. Farcical -both end up in my recycling, but surely the deliverers could count this as 'daily exercise'. Why the ban on political leaflets - someone think they carry the CV19 virus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
max   13 #580 Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, nightrider said: yes they were. They said councillors can deliver election leaflets, but non-councillors cannot. So clearly a large asymmetry there whereby the current councillor can spam households as much as they like and rival candidates cannot. If its not safe why are councillors allowed to do it? Either its safe or its not. In the former case all candidates should be allowed to do leafletting. As someone else said, not me, communicating with their constituents is part of a councillor's job. 52 minutes ago, El Cid said: I have been out volunteering, collecting litter. But not allowed to deliver political leaflets, take away leaflets are ok. Takeaway leaflets are usually done by paid contractors, nothing to do with one type of leaflet being allowed but not the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   212 #581 Posted February 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, RollingJ said: Farcical -both end up in my recycling, but surely the deliverers could count this as 'daily exercise'. Why the ban on political leaflets - someone think they carry the CV19 virus? Is the ban based on logical reasoning, or is it political, the Government only wanting the people to hear from those with deep pockets? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
max   13 #582 Posted February 17, 2021 23 minutes ago, RollingJ said: Farcical -both end up in my recycling, but surely the deliverers could count this as 'daily exercise'. Why the ban on political leaflets - someone think they carry the CV19 virus? There is no ban on political leaflets it's just that you should only deliver any type of leaflet if it's your job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   212 #583 Posted February 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, max said: As someone else said, not me, communicating with their constituents is part of a councillor's job. Takeaway leaflets are usually done by paid contractors, nothing to do with one type of leaflet being allowed but not the other. Quite often just one person delivering one or two leaflets. Surely of political partys can campaign online, take aways can be online too. There is a online 'Just Eat' we also have a online local 'just eat'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,999 #584 Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, El Cid said: Is the ban based on logical reasoning, or is it political, the Government only wanting the people to hear from those with deep pockets? Simple answer - it is not logical - nor, probably your more cynical thought. Most likely some civil servants ' interpretation' of the 'rule'. 1 hour ago, max said: There is no ban on political leaflets it's just that you should only deliver any type of leaflet if it's your job. And your response to my 'daily exercise' suggestion?? Edited February 17, 2021 by RollingJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
max   13 #585 Posted February 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, RollingJ said: Simple answer - it is not logical - nor, probably your more cynical thought. Most likely some civil servants ' interpretation' of the 'rule'. And your response to my 'daily exercise' suggestion?? Contact the people who have put together the Covid-19 regulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,999 #586 Posted February 17, 2021 36 minutes ago, max said: Contact the people who have put together the Covid-19 regulations. Seeing as they seem to move the goalposts on a regular basis, I wouldn't have much faith in their answers, TBH - they're floundering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
El Cid   212 #587 Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, RollingJ said: And your response to my 'daily exercise' suggestion?? That is what makes me think its political. When they specifically brought in this rule, I thought it was a sign that the local elections would be postponed. Not easy to get 10 nomination signitures when you are not allowed out of your house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 1,999 #588 Posted February 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, El Cid said: That is what makes me think its political. When they specifically brought in this rule, I thought it was a sign that the local elections would be postponed. Not easy to get 10 nomination signitures when you are not allowed out of your house. IF it is, it's a bit blatant, but I still think it is some brain-dead civil servant throwing his/her weight around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...