大象传媒

Party Election Broadcasts in 2016

Background

The Trust regarding the draft allocation criteria for Party Election Broadcasts.

The allocation criteria have been developed by the 大象传媒 Executive and will be used to identify those parties eligible for one or more broadcasts on 大象传媒 services in advance of the elections being held on 5 May 2016 for:

  •  In Scotland – Scottish Parliament
  •  In Wales – National Assembly for Wales
  •  In Northern Ireland – Northern Ireland Assembly
  •  In England (outside London) – Local government
  •  In London – Greater London Authority including the Mayor of London

The Trust’s decision

The Trust has approved the allocation criteria. The Trust has also published a consultation statement document which summarises the consultation responses received regarding the proposed allocation criteria, with the Trust’s decision on those issues raised.

Timeframe for complaints and appeals

Complaints about final allocations 

Those political parties who wish to submit a complaint about allocation of PEBs as a result of final confirmation after the close of nominations must do so by 5pm on the dates set out below. The 大象传媒 will then confirm receipt and provide a timetable for considering the complaint.

  Close of Nominations Deadline to submit complaint
English Locals Thursday 7 April Tuesday 12 April
London Mayor/GLA Thursday 31 March Tuesday 5 April
Scottish Parliament Friday 1 April Wednesday 6 April
Welsh Assembly Thursday 7 April Tuesday 12 April
Northern Ireland Assembly Tuesday 12 April Friday 15 April