[cma-l] Election Guidelines

Thu Apr 20 16:58:58 BST 2017

Hi All,

Thanks for the guide - will definitely send it around the station. Just
some thoughts on what we are planning to do.

We regularly have local MPs and councillors on our discussion programmes
and will hope to continue to do so over the next few weeks. During the last
election we held two hour-long debates with all the candidates (one for
each of the constituencies we cover) and did this in association with the
local newspaper. This would definitely be something worth pursuing if you
have good connections with your local media as we were able to have the
event live on air but also gain some additional publicity in the newspaper
and online too. The Lib Dems were the only party who didn't show to one of
the debates and so were 'empty chaired' but this didn't cause any issues
(we simply said every 10 mins or so that they were also standing).

In terms of this campaign, we have already been active online with news
which could be a good alternative if people don't want to fall foul of
election rules! These are some of our articles from the past few days:
http://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/city-mps-support-decision-to-call-for-an-early-election/
http://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/emily-darlington-will-not-stand-for-labour-in-milton-keynes-north/
http://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/mk-green-party-welcomes-opportunity-to-challenge-the-conservatives/

I think it's very important community radio covers local politics as it
definitely distinguishes us from our only commercial rival Heart who won't
be covering it and BBC Three Counties who have a large patch so won't focus
on MK as much!

It would be awesome if we could all share any plans or resources here so we
can see what everyone else is up to!

Thanks,

*Michael Robinson*
Senior Producer and Head of Online Content

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On 20 April 2017 at 16:42, Martin Steers <martin at martinsteers.co.uk> wrote:

> Personally I think local democracy, elections etc are where community
> radio and community media can really shine!
>
> Dont be scared to get involved, that advice booklet is a great start.
>
> Most of the BBC are too regional to cover the areas and issues that CM can
> really get involved with and cover well, in fact the Gold Award for Live
> Event or OB last years Community Radio Awards was WCR with their General
> Election Debate. http://communityradioawards.org.uk/2016-gold-entries/
>
> Also as a side note, its also the opportunity for stations (off air) and
> committee members, volunteers to ask all candidates what they are going to
> do to support community media, support and increase the radio fund etc blah
> blah
>
> The ever hopeful and optimistic
>
> Martin
>
> On 20 April 2017 at 16:19, Canalside's Thread events guide for NE Cheshire
> <office at thethread.org.uk> wrote:
>
>> Nigel n’ all
>>
>>
>>
>> To be honest guys I’m not sure whether we’ll be bothering this time
>> round. Last time we gave each candidate 5 minutes to showcase their
>> Policies and what they will do if elected. We feel that doing it this way
>> you have less chance of someone pointing the finger at you and claiming
>> that there is bias or favouritism towards a particular candidate or party.
>>
>>
>>
>> We had a complaint 5 years ago after one of our guys and myself had given
>> all candidates a good grilling. They claimed that we had been biased. When
>> we listened back to the interviews it was a completely ridiculous
>> accusation ….. in fact, if anything they got off lightly compared to the
>> others. I suppose it is how people see it --- we see and hear things
>> differently ……….. basically, you can’t win. I think it is Broadcast suicide
>> as well if you let a rookie loose.
>>
>>
>>
>> Horses for courses I suppose
>>
>>
>>
>> We had another situation where one guy wouldn’t come in, but then
>> complained because we had the others on. We pointed out that we had
>> contacted the candidate on a number of occasions but he wasn’t available
>>      ie:- the empty seat malarkey
>>
>>
>>
>> We’re surrounded by two big BBC Local Stations anyway and our area is
>> quite high on the Radio 4 Today list and 5 Live’ listenership… so best
>> doing other things.
>>
>>
>>
>> In fairness, the exercise is pointless as the coverage area of our
>> Station, if a Chimpanzee put up wearing a Blue scarf it would get voted in.
>> Macclesfield has been Tory since before the First World War.
>>
>>
>>
>> Onwards and Upwards
>>
>>
>>
>> Nick H Dumpty Malcolm Peter Brian Telescope Adrian Umbrella Stand Jasper
>> Wednesday (pops mouth twice) Stoatgobbler John Raw Vegetable (whinnying)
>> Arthur Norman Michael (blows squeaker) Featherstone Smith (whistle)
>> Northcott Edwards Harris (fires pistol, then 'whoop') Mason
>> (chuff-chuff-chuff-chuff) Frampton Jones Fruitbat Gilbert (sings) 'We'll
>> keep a welcome in the <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mai_Jones>' (three
>> shots) Williams If I Could Walk That Way
>> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_this_way_(film_line)> Jenkin
>> (squeaker) Tiger-drawers Pratt Thompson (sings) 'Raindrops Keep Falling
>> On My Head
>> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raindrops_Keep_Falling_On_My_Head>' Darcy
>> Carter (horn) Pussycat (sings) 'Don't Sleep In The Subway
>> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Sleep_In_The_Subway>' Barton
>> Mainwaring (hoot, 'whoop') Smith       😊
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:
>> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] *On Behalf Of *Eden FM Radio
>> *Sent:* 20 April 2017 14:53
>> *To:* The Community Media Association Discussion List <
>> cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
>> *Subject:* [cma-l] Election Guidelines
>>
>>
>>
>> Paul Chantler, the well respected radio consultant, has kindly provided
>> some guidelance notes on general election coverage, aimed pretty much at
>> the community media market.
>>
>> For our station, we are maining this a mandatory read and acknowledge as
>> we head towards the GE purdah date.
>>
>> http://www.devaweb.com/election/  is the place to find it.
>>
>> Enjoy :)
>>
>> -Nigel Peacock-
>>
>>
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