Pre-election publicity guidance Senedd Elections 2026

Social Media

All social media platforms operated by the Council  are subject to the pre-election guidance. 

1. Particular care is required by all in relation to the use of social media platforms such as X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok. This includes but is not restricted to posting and responding. Corporate Social media editors should refer to the social media policy for further guidance on the use of corporate social media.
2. As per the Council press and media protocol, all contact with the press should be via the Marketing and Media team. Any Council statements that require to be published during this period will be attributed to a named senior officer or in the event of an emergency the Cabinet.
3. When using X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube or other platforms, officers are governed by the pre-election period guidance.
4. Political opinion posted by political parties or politicians and politically controversial images, updates or content should not be shared or re-tweeted.
5. Any politically controversial content should be immediately deleted from Local Authority Social Media Platforms and this should be monitored regularly.
6. Officers who hold politically restricted posts, or who are likely to be involved or employed in connection with the elections, are prohibited from undertaking political activities either in or outside the workplace. They should not publish material or engage in active political debate or re-tweet or publish content on social media which could affect support for a political party.