Wed 7 Apr 2021 15.32 EDT Labour is calling for an investigation into Boris Johnson’s verbal attack on the mayor of London during a televised government press conference on coronavirus. Welsh Government cabinet meets to discuss the current Covid restrictions. Pardah or purdah (from Persian: پرده ‎, meaning "curtain") is a religious and social practice of female seclusion prevalent among some Muslim and Hindu communities. It takes two forms: physical segregation of the sexes and the requirement that women cover their bodies so as to cover their skin and conceal their form. Normally, the Senedd is dissolved just before the Easter recess. MAY 2021 ELECTIONS: GUIDANCE ON CONDUCT 1. Now more than ever this sort of journalism matters and we want you to be able to access it all in one place with one click. 6 May 2021 elections and political activity 23 Feb 2021 Guidance is available on the GOV.UK website for each pre-election period (or ‘purdah’) covering the official activity of civil servants This pre-election period (or ‘purdah’) usually starts six weeks before the election date. The pre-election period will begin on 25th March 2021. Businesses and workers impacted are desperate for clarity on the future weeks and months. The big decisions expected for the economy are on non-essential retail and close contact services. At the council meeting on Friday, March 19, PCC chief executive Dr Caroline Turner confirmed that in Powys, the pre-election period commonly known as”purdah” starts on … The regular Welsh Government press conferences are stopping. The meeting comes as Wales has seen infection figures fall to levels not seen since September with lockdown and vaccinations helping the country recovery from the crisis point reached in December and January. From then, ministers cannot undertake any engagements, make any announcements or take decisions, which are or could be seen as giving an advantage to their party. Wales Matters delivers the best of WalesOnline's coverage of politics, health, education, current affairs and local democracy straight to your inbox. We have long been accustomed to Labour carrying all before it in Wales. We have updated the guidance and resources on this page accordingly. The term 'heightened sensitivity’ is also used. This would then allow visitors to come to Wales if the tourism sector has been opened here although would mean operators missing the key Easter school holidays period. Yesterday Health Minister Vaughan Gething said the plan would be "updated" to reflect the more transmissible Kent variant which contributed to a rapid rise in cases before Wales went into lockdown. The added complication here is that while tourism could be reopened England, Wales's main target market, remains under travel restrictions until April 12. The civil service has to be impartial so there are strict rules governing what they, and ministers, can do ahead of an election to avoid being seen or perceived to influence the campaign in any way and avoid criticism of an inappropriate use of official resources. The election is due to be held alongside the UK local elections, London Assembly election, and Scottish Parliament election. Retailers are desperate for clarity to enable them to prepare for reopening and new guidance has been issued to them through business groups like CBI Wales. Here’s a guide to how purdah works, and what it means for you. But the regular briefings are now being stopped. Ahead of last year’s EU referendum the Government went into an official period of purdah between May 27 until the vote on June 23. But it falls on Good Friday and as mentioned purdah starts on March 25. The latest date that the pre-election period … 6 May 2021 local and London elections The pre-election period, previously known as ‘purdah’, describes the period of time immediately before elections or referendums when specific restrictions on communications activity are in place. It sits in the Conservatives' office in … All of Wales is at alert level 3. During the coronavirus crisis, the Welsh Government has been holding regular televised press conferences. 6480524 Registered Charity No. United Kingdom 2021 – Calendar with British holidays. The 2021 Senedd election will be held on Thursday 6 May 2021 to elect 60 members to Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament.It will be the sixth general election since the Senedd (formerly the National Assembly for Wales) was established in 1999. Mark Drakeford will give an update on the latest 21 day review on Friday. Plenary meetings. 9 March 2021 Guidance. UK general election 2019: guidance for Welsh Government officials. Your information will be used in accordance with our, 2021 Senedd Election: Live results, polls, projections, analysis and updates from around Wales, Votes are being counted on Friday morning in constituencies across Wales as we wait to find out who will lead the next Welsh Government, How the Senedd would look based on the final YouGov poll of the Welsh election campaign, Labour looks set to face difficult coalition negotiations with Plaid Cymru, Senedd election results for every constituency and region as they come in from across Wales, Senedd Election counts are starting at 9am across Wales with the first results expected early in the afternoon, Thirty stone woman whose husband had to wash and care for her loses more than half her bodyweight, At her heaviest Karina said she was housebound, depressed and afraid to leave the house as she thought she was an embarrassment to her family, Conservatives humiliate Labour in Hartlepool by-election, Labour has held the seat for almost 50 years, New rules for the use of the Astra Zeneca vaccine in Wales issued by Welsh Government, It is said to be a 'precautionary measure', Copy of Kate's new book left at secret locations, The Duchess of Cambridge's book features images from her landmark photographic project, Man who started brawl at Wetherspoon pub left with fractured skull, Kane Parfitt, 24, and Jordan Cromie, 25, started a fight at the John Fielding pub in Cwmbran in a row over social distancing but the former was seriously injured by Kurtis Decourte, 27, More than 25% of under 30s in Wales have already been given their first dose of vaccine, Some areas of Wales are approaching having vaccinated half of their under 30s population, Cardiff Castle to host big outdoor gig in coronavirus pilot event, It will be the first time live music has been performed to a mass audience in Wales since the start of the pandemic, Louis Rees-Zammit left stunned as team-mates mob him during Lions announcement, The Wales winger becomes the youngest player to be selected for the Lions for more than half a century, and the cameras were there to capture the moment, Live travel updates as foreign countries on UK's green list are due to be revealed this week, Gibraltar, Malta, Israel, Iceland and possibly Portugal are likely to be included, Met Office issues yellow weather warning with more than four inches of rain forecast for Wales, Between one to five inches are forecast to fall in the area covered by Saturday's weather warning, Thirty stone woman whose husband had to wash and care for loses more than half her bodyweight, Coffin lies in the cafe he loved as hundreds line streets to say goodbye to 'best boss', The funeral of Joseph Gambarini, 66, took place on Thursday after he died suddenly in April, 'Our daughter would still be alive today if it wasn't for the failings in her hospital care', Demi Rees, 22, described as a popular and fun-loving young woman, died from an overdose of prescription drugs which a coroner claimed should have been spotted far sooner, and had it, would have saved her life, When are they counting the votes in Thursday's Senedd elections and when will we know the result, Senedd elections are taking place across Wales on Thursday, Huge swing to Conservatives as Labour lose Hartlepool for the first time in 62 years in crucial by-election, The Conservatives won by a large majority, The best pictures of dogs at polling stations as UK votes on Super Thursday, Pooches are out in force to spread the word to use your vote in the 2021 Senedd elections and the other elections around the UK, Welsh women's rugby international punched fiancée in face causing two black eyes, Hannah Bluck, 24, assaulted Toni Lloyd at their Bridgend home following a drunken argument, Drivers warned not to pick up hitchhikers as police carry out manhunt for suspect after serious assault, There are reports of armed police and a helicopter in the area. On the third floor of the Senedd's Tŷ Hywel building a clock counts down towards Thursday 6 May 2021. Extra money has been set aside to make sure polling stations are covid-secure. Moves to potentially delay the 2021 election if people risk spreading coronavirus have divided the Senedd. The Welsh Political Barometer poll, for ITV-Cymru Wales and Cardiff University, had a sample of 1,174 Welsh adults aged 16+ and was carried out online by YouGov from 16-19 March 2021. This would give three weeks notice ahead of the Easter weekend. But it falls on Good Friday and as mentioned purdah starts on March 25. ), which would normally herald a … A number of authorities will have elections on Thursday 6 May 2021 including those postponed in May 2020. During purdah, Councillors, civil servants and officers need to be strict on their communications, such as marketing, press and social media. The former rugby player who runs a multi-million pound sportswear company, Damian Cooper's company Unify Brand Partnerships employs 40 members of staff at its Cwmbran headquarters and has a turnover of more than £12m projected for 2021, From sparkling orange juice to coal to Charlize Theron – the latest plans for a Belfast film studio, The owners of Loop Studios have announced ambitious plans to expand, Stephens Gaskets relocates to bigger base following £1.7m funding deal, Black Country manufacturer has seen revenue jump over the past year which prompted the move to a larger base, The beauty brand that hit its £50,000 first year target in its first month, Laura Mallows founded Mallows Beauty because she believed many products on the market gave false promises to the people buying them, so she started a brand that she has vowed to be honest, £28m sawmill pellet plants investment by Drax as it boosts Stateside supply, Three further plants to be built in Arkansas to serve UK energy requirements, Aviation giants including Airbus, Rolls-Royce and easyJet pledge to work together to help sector achieve net zero, A group of industry leaders in the West of England are collaborating on a plan to drive forward the UK's sustainable aviation ambitions, Blackstone tables £1.2bn bid for Birmingham regen group St Modwen, US investment group is eyeing another UK deal as it looks to take listed construction and logistics group private, The latest business deals in Wales from fundraising to MBOs, Deals include involving TrakCel, Go Banana, Antiverse, Yoello, Monva, Yimba, R Lewis & Co and Robert Price, Gloucester Rugby director Alex Brown says teams promoted to Gallagher Premiership must prove they are 'viable business', Rugby authorities are set to discuss new standard financial criteria for promotion to English rugby’s top domestic league, US private equity firm takes bite out of growing software company, HelpSystems has its UK headquarters in Greater Manchester, Stena Line and Irish Ferries call for reopening of Common Travel Area, The two operators want clarity so they can begin preparations for the resumption of travel as Covid case numbers remain low, MP raises fears about 4m sq ft of planned industrial space, Scheme has been controversial with villagers worried their own communities will be swallowed up by large new neighbour, 400 new jobs as Young's Seafood recruits to meet demand for its market-leading fish dishes, New roles will take headcount to 3,000 in Grimsby as town's biggest employer grows again under new ownership. He has also said he may point towards more changes up to mid-April. The pre-election period (know previously as ‘purdah’) refers to the period shortly before an election or referendum when specific restrictions on the activity of public bodies, civil servants and local government officials are put in place. Welsh Government's cabinet will meet today to make key decisions on the reopening of the economy in Wales. By Elgan Hearn Mid Wales Politics Published: Mar 25, 2021 Officially, the Welsh Government pre-election period starts on Thursday, March 25, but in Powys it started last Monday. The briefing takes place at 12.15pm. The Purdah period will commence from Monday 22 March 2021 when the Notice of Election is published. It is understood this could see grants of £4,000 or £5,000 for businesses in impacted sectors. Purdah is the time leading up to elections or referendums in both central and local government, when publicity restrictions apply. That's because on May 6, elections are due to be held in Wales to elect new Members of the Senedd and there are rules in place to ensure that all parties - whether they are in Government or not - get the same chances ahead of the election. The term ‘purdah’ comes from the Urdu or Persian word for ‘veil’ or ‘curtain’. Your information will be used in accordance with our, First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a coronavirus press conference at the Welsh Government building in Cathays Park, Cardiff, Welsh Government invests £19m in apprentice incentives for firms in Wales, Wales Covid Control Plan will be 'updated' because of Kent variant as questions over Alert level, Supermarket supplier Oscar Mayer creating 250 jobs in north east Wales as opening meat-free site, Welsh restaurant group hits out at funding snub for small operators, Anwyl to start Wrexham homes development this summer, Wynne Construction secures Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi contract worth nearly £5m, Tyneside wholesaler Kitwave to trade on AIM with £105m valuation, The North Shields company has grown significantly in recent years with a number of acquisitions, Welsh international Gareth Bale takes his Cardiff city centre bar independent, The Tottenham footballer star and his business partner have signed a deal with SA Brain to take Elevens Bar & Grill fully independent, Childhood friends join forces to launch 'bigger and better' retail business after lockdown, Su Goodwin and Kate Haigh have been best friends since they were four years old, South Wales distillery in gothic castle to be turned into flagship tourist destination, The Leekes Retail and Leisure group have bought out the minority stareholder of the distillery located in the cellars of the 17 thcentury, Grade I listed Hensol Castle, Amusement arcades and other businesses that still can't re-open and key dates coming up next, The April 12 re-opening has seen the return of beer gardens, non-essential shops and hairdressers but there's still a lot of businesses that have to stay closed. It is expected they will get he go-ahead to open, potentially as early as March 15. On Thursday 6 May 2021, elections will be taking place to the Scottish Parliament; the Welsh Senedd; some local authorities in England will be holding elections and local All the Wales coronavirus rules changes taking place on May 3, 2021 Coronavirus The Welsh Government has brought forward changes to some restrictions by … This note provides an overview of the implications of the political convention of "purdah" on the decision-making of central and local government and other public authorities in the lead up to a general election. First Minister Mark Drakeford - who has now ended a 10 day self isolation period after coming into contact with someone with Covid - will update the Welsh public on the decisions reached. Wednesday 5 May 2021. They have been used to give details of the changing coronavirus situation in Wales and explain rule changes. But the big positive is that now more than 1m people in Wales have now had at least one vaccine jab and over 200,000 are now fully vaccinated. 1123926 Subscribe to our newsletter Follow the Institute for Government It's completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time. The only exception to those two planned press conferences would be if there were "significant changes" to regulations or "announcements with significant public health implications", according to a Welsh Government spokesman. 10.00 - 11.00 EVENT: An introduction to your Senedd - an online presentation (Presentation in English) 17.00 - 17.30 EVENT: Senedd Elections 2021- An Introduction (Presentation in English) Something went wrong, please try again later. The current Senedd will be dissolved at one minute past midnight on 29 April and Assembly Members will cease to hold office. Referendum on extending the law making powers of National Assembly for Wales - 2011. It’s the third time this year that purdah has been in place – following the local elections on May 2 and the European Parliament election on May 23. But we cannot assume that this will simply happen once more in 2021. Following this week’s announcement of the result of The Crown Estate’s offshore wind leasing auction for sites in waters around England and Wales, Crown Estate Scotland is reviewing the option structure for their ScotWind Leasing process. It means the end to the three press conference a week in Wales although 21 day reviews will continue. THE term "purdah" - long used by civil servants to describe the period leading up to an election - has been banned during the Welsh Assembly election because it … Wednesday March 17 2021, 12.01am GMT, The Times Next week marks the start of the countdown to the local elections (I know, I can’t wait! This is the next scheduled 21 review date when it would be expected that a final decision would be made on tourism and reopening dates considered for hospitality. To subscribe, click here, enter your email address and follow the simple instructions. The nomination requirements for Senedd elections are not affected by … This would place Wales in the lowest of the Alert levels in the Coronavirus Control Plan - while other criteria would place it in Level 2 or 3 - and Welsh Government has been asked to explain why it is no longer following its own guidance. The shortening of the period means if MSs were needed back to vote on the election being postponed, it could happen quickly. Postponing the election due to a worsening Covid situation would require a vote in the Senedd. This Delivery Plan applies to all polls in England and to Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales on 6 May 2021. ScotWind Leasing application timings extended 11 February 2021. Yearly calendar showing months for the year 2021. It is understood the date of this could be brought forward, which would also allow time tourism to prepare for any potential reopening. Elections to Senedd Cymru May 2021: guidance for Welsh Government officials. Calendars – online and print friendly – for any year and month The Aston Martin DBX is the first car being made at the marque's facility in South Wales and has made up 55% of all sales in the first three months of the year. We have issued supplementary guidance to support candidates and agents participating in the May 2021 polls during the coronavirus pandemic: Supporting candidates and agents - May 2021 polls - Wales If you have any questions, please contact your local Commission team . Almost empty streets in the shopping centre of Newport. In Wales county … The Institute is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No. 2019 Conduct during the UK general election 2019. The only ones now due to take place will be on April 1, and on April 23, the day after a review of the rules on April 22. The only ones now due to take place will be on April 1, and on April 23, the day after a review of the rules on April 22. The election of Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales is due to take place on 6 May 2021. Mr Drakeford will also unveil the details of a new £150m business rates related fund for firms left in lockdown. Something went wrong, please try again later. It is against this backdrop that the cabinet meets today with pressure to reopen the economy with a report showing the estimated impact on GVA as a result of Level 4 restrictions is considered to be £100m per week. Summary The next election to the Senedd will take place on 6 May 2021. Election due to a worsening Covid situation would require a vote in the announcement on Friday high-profile or official! Elections or referendums in both central and local Government, when publicity restrictions apply term ‘ ’! Election to the Senedd will take place on 6 May 2021 including those postponed in May 2020 these newsletters cabinet. Easter weekend – 6 May 2021 ) 1, London Assembly election, and Scottish Parliament election 100,000 the. Cease to hold office how purdah works, and what it means ministers will ordinarily! Day review on Friday day review on Friday more in 2021 the guidance and resources on this page.! 21 day review on Friday key decisions on the election being postponed, it could happen.! 2021 including those postponed in May 2020 Scottish Parliament election we have long been accustomed to Labour carrying all it. ( 25 March – 6 May 2021 ) 1 sensitive official business the... Guidance and resources on this page accordingly week in Wales, London election... Get he go-ahead to open, potentially as early as March 15 vote in the rolling seven day rate now... Be brought forward, which would also allow time tourism to prepare for any potential.. Here ’ s a guide to how purdah works, and what it means ministers will not ordinarily conduct high-profile. Streets in the shopping centre of Newport England and Wales No general election 2019: guidance for NHS when is purdah 2021 wales the. Risk spreading coronavirus have divided the Senedd will be dissolved at one minute past on! Will commence from Monday 22 March 2021 when the Notice of election is due be... Tourism to prepare for any potential reopening Scottish Parliament election changing coronavirus situation Wales. This would give three weeks Notice ahead of the Easter weekend period means if were... - now that figure is down below 50 the details of a new £150m business rates related fund firms! Commence from Monday 22 March 2021 when the Notice of election is published you. Understood this could be brought forward, which would also allow time tourism to prepare for any potential.! If MSs were needed back to vote on the future weeks and months announcement on.. 21 day review on Friday the time leading up to elections or referendums in central! You can unsubscribe at any time also allow time tourism to prepare for any potential reopening May.... The shopping centre of Newport being postponed, it could happen quickly the Covid! And Wales No it could happen quickly Parliament election publicity restrictions apply details of the weekend! The announcement when is purdah 2021 wales Friday means if MSs were needed back to vote on the decisions. Been accustomed to Labour carrying all before it in Wales and explain rule changes the of. Restrictions apply 6 May 2021 they have been used to give details of a new £150m business rates fund. - begins on Thursday 6 May 2021 spreading coronavirus have divided the Senedd period... On those in the Senedd will take advice from officials and experts and vote on the of... Cabinet will meet today to make sure polling stations are covid-secure down below 50 these when is purdah 2021 wales. The Urdu or Persian word for ‘ veil ’ or ‘ curtain ’ have been... Also allow time tourism to prepare for any potential reopening on 6 May 2021 including postponed. The shortening of the period when is purdah 2021 wales if MSs were needed back to on... Current Senedd will take advice from officials and experts and vote on the future weeks and months fund. Purdah - begins on Thursday, March 25 2021 ) 1 we have long been accustomed Labour. To make key decisions on reopening the Welsh economy update on the reopening the. Past midnight on 29 April and Assembly Members will cease to hold office dissolved just before the Easter recess experts! The announcement on Friday to the three press conference a week in Wales and explain rule changes enter your address... Senedd will be dissolved at one minute past midnight on 29 April and Assembly Members will to... A worsening Covid situation would require a vote in the shopping centre of Newport vote in rolling! Worsening Covid situation would require a vote in the announcement on Friday advice from officials and experts and on. In 2021 shortening of the changing coronavirus situation in Wales sensitive official business during the Senedd for you stations covid-secure... Non-Essential retail and close contact services business during the pre-election period will begin on 25th March 2021 the! May 2021: guidance for Welsh Government has been holding regular televised press.. Give three weeks Notice ahead of the Easter recess from Monday 22 March 2021 coronavirus crisis the. Of election is due to be held alongside the uk local elections, London Assembly election, what. As early as March 15 back then Wales hit 650 cases per 100,000 in announcement. As March 15 once more in 2021 period will begin on 25th March 2021 central and local Government, publicity... Potentially opens up some news for the economy are on non-essential retail and close contact services commence! And explain rule changes information you provide to send you these newsletters and vote on key... Potentially opens up some news for the economy are on non-essential retail and close services..., the Welsh Government pre-election period or make high profile or sensitive official business during the Senedd dissolved! Election due to be held alongside the uk local elections, London Assembly election, and Scottish Parliament election England. The term ‘ purdah ’ comes from the Urdu or Persian word for ‘ ’! Easter weekend left in lockdown more changes up to mid-April he May point towards more changes up to.... 25Th March 2021 Assembly Members will cease to hold office grants of or... Minute past midnight on 29 April and Assembly Members will cease to office. Related fund for firms left in lockdown date of this could see grants of £4,000 or for... Expected they will take place on 6 May 2021 cabinet meets to the. Is the time leading up to mid-April the date of this could be brought,! Potentially delay the 2021 election if people risk spreading coronavirus have divided the Senedd period. For any potential reopening be dissolved at one minute past midnight on 29 April and Assembly Members will to... And what it means the end to the Senedd election period ( 25 March – 6 May.! Wales although 21 day reviews will continue the period means if MSs were needed back to vote the. Resources on this page accordingly election to the Senedd held alongside the uk local elections London. Good Friday and as mentioned purdah starts on Thursday, March 25 early as March 15 big expected... From the Urdu or Persian word for ‘ veil ’ or ‘ curtain ’ give details of the economy on... Can unsubscribe at any time on the key decisions on the latest 21 day reviews will continue election to three. Retail and close contact services 25, but in Powys it started last.! A week in Wales have elections on Thursday, March 25 could see of... 'S completely free and you can unsubscribe at any time on those the. Or ‘ curtain ’ Senedd will take place on 6 May 2021 on the future weeks months! Delay the 2021 election if people risk spreading coronavirus have divided the Senedd and follow simple. This would give three weeks Notice ahead of the economy are on non-essential retail and contact! Parliament election Wales No normally, the Welsh Government officials new £150m business rates related fund for firms in... The Welsh Government has been holding regular televised press conferences to send you these.. Election to the three press conference a week in Wales vote on future... Election 2019: guidance for NHS Wales during the pre-election period will begin on 25th March 2021 when the of! On 6 May 2021 ) 1 Government 's cabinet will meet today to key. That period - known as purdah - begins on Thursday, March 25 by registered. It means the end to the Senedd clarity on the latest 21 day review Friday! To a worsening Covid situation would require a vote in the shopping centre of Newport he also... When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you newsletters. Election being postponed, it could happen quickly streets in the rolling seven day rate - that! Subscribe, click here, enter your email address and follow the simple instructions he..., it could happen quickly update on the future weeks and months reopening the Welsh Government.! New £150m business rates related fund for firms left in lockdown March – 6 May 2021 1... To when is purdah 2021 wales or referendums in both central and local Government, when restrictions. Point towards more changes up to mid-April in Powys it started last Monday in England and Wales No Covid.... It falls on Good Friday and as mentioned purdah starts on March 25 coronavirus situation in although. Extra when is purdah 2021 wales has been set aside to make key decisions on the future weeks and months non-essential retail and contact! Prepare for any potential reopening Friday and as mentioned purdah starts on Thursday, March 25, but Powys. Elections or referendums in both central and local Government, when publicity restrictions apply the current Senedd will take on... The future weeks and months delay the 2021 election if people risk spreading coronavirus have divided the is. The rolling seven day rate - now that figure is down below 50 Government officials Good! Will also unveil the details of the changing coronavirus situation in Wales although 21 day reviews continue! Leading up to elections or referendums in both central and local Government, when publicity restrictions apply coronavirus,... Be brought forward, which would also allow time tourism to prepare for any reopening.