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# Polling station rules have not been broken in Lichfield and Burntwood, officials say
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/polling-station-rules-have-not-been-broken-by-candidates-in-lichfield-and-burntwood-officials-say/
- Published: 2024-07-04T20:05:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-04T19:14:13.000Z
- Description: Rules over political campaigning at polling stations have not been breached in Lichfield and Burntwood, council chiefs have said.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: GE2024, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

Rules over political campaigning at polling stations have not been breached in Lichfield and Burntwood, officials have said.

A number of social media posts had raised concerns over candidate signs appearing at some voting locations today (4th July).

But a spokesperson for Lichfield District Council said signage could be put up as long as it adhered to the guidance issued to candidates and their teams:

> “We’ve received a number of calls and emails about the A-boards that a candidate had placed outside a number of polling stations.  
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> “Placing the A-board near polling stations is fine providing it is not within the curtilage of the polling station property.  
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> “The Returning Officer is content that the candidate’s team has heeded that advice when given.”  
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> Lichfield District Council spokesperson

Guidance for candidates from The Electoral Commission says:

> “You are allowed to put your messages to voters on polling day, including in public spaces outside polling places.  
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> “Keep access to polling places and the pavements around polling places clear to allow voters to enter.”  
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> The Electoral Commission

The polls have no closed for the General Election, with results in the Lichfield constituency expected at around 3am.