[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
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).