Guidance for the GLRO administering the GLA elections

Communicating with local CROs

As GLRO you will need to put in place communication plans to support the delivery of the elections. These plans should support you in effectively liaising with and co-ordinating the work of CROs to ensure the consistent delivery of the poll across Greater London, and with managing stakeholder co-ordination and communication, including media liaison.

When developing your communication plans you should identify and document how you will communicate in relation to key aspects of your approach to managing and co-ordinating the elections, including:

  • consulting on and giving guidance and, where appropriate, directions 
  • disseminating information
  • monitoring CRO planning and performance
  • communicating your plans for the processes for which you are responsible, such as  nominations for the election of the Mayor of London and London-wider Assembly Member election
  • co-ordinating public awareness activity
  • providing advice and support to, and dealing with enquiries from, CROs and their staff

You should establish a schedule of regular meetings with CROs to discuss options and issues, with a view to, where possible, reaching consensus on the decisions you need to make to deliver the elections and meet the identified objectives and success measures. A record of each meeting should be kept as an audit trail of what was discussed and of any decisions made.

 

Last updated: 10 November 2023