[Local authority name]: Meet the candidates

Start: 2024-05-02 19:00:00 UTC Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London (GMT+00:00)

End: 2024-05-02 21:00:00 UTC Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London (GMT+00:00)

This is a virtual event

An image of a megaphone and a ballot box

On 2 May 2024, [INSERT LOCATION eg Bristol] will elect our local [COUNCILLORS/MAYOR]. The council elections provide a great opportunity to secure commitments for ambitious climate and nature action from current and potential councillors.

At this event, you’ll get a chance to hear from your candidates on how they’re going to address key priorities for our area if elected in May. We’ll be joined by:

[INSERT candidates name and political party]

  • Candidate 1, Party A

  • Candidate 2, Party B

  • Candidate 3, Party C

They will also face questions on key elements such as [INSERT AREAS WHICH THE HUSTINGS WILL FOCUS ON eg transport, housing, green jobs and skills and how to develop a circular economy].

[ADD A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE HUSTINGS FORMAT - SEE SAMPLE FORMAT BELOW]

[IF YOU'RE ORGANISING THE HUSTINGS WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, INCLUDE A SENTENCE TO EXPLAIN WHO THEY ARE]

Example format:

  • Welcome from the chairperson, including a brief introduction on Zoom guidelines (10 mins)

  • Introductory remarks from candidates (15 mins)

  • Questions from the chairperson to candidate/s (25 mins)

  • Audience Q&A (20 mins).

  • Closing remarks from candidates (10 mins)

  • Chairperson closes hustings (5 mins).