Explanatory note

This Order amends the Greater London Authority (Election Addresses) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1907). That Order makes provision for the free delivery of elections addresses, prepared by candidates, at ordinary elections for the Mayor of London, and collated in an election booklet, to electors in London.

The purpose of articles 3 and 4 of this Order is to provide for persons, including those who are anonymously registered, to receive an election booklet.

The purpose of articles 5 and 6 of this Order is to permit candidates to include a joint description in their election address.

The purpose of articles 7 and 8 is to provide that candidates’ election addresses must be submitted by the close of nominations, and the purpose of article 9 is to make it clear that the GLRO may, on request, supply the booklet in a format other than a printed format.