Venue

Mobile phones

The use of mobile phones on the count floor for phone calls is strictly prohibited but they can be used on the balcony and in the media room situated off the balcony above the count hall.

Count floor

There will be no access to the count floor, other than the media area.

Members of the media must not approach the tables where counts are in progress and the counting teams must not be interrupted.

Interviews with count assistants and their supervisors will not be permitted.

Balcony

You can use the balcony for interviews and to film the count hall - as long as it does not interfere with the count and there are no close-ups of ballot papers.

Media area

There will be a small media area on the count floor which can be accessed freely. It can be used as a place to observe the count and conduct interviews.

The media area on the count floor is available on a first come, first served basis and will be standing room only.

There will be a separate room, off the balcony above the count hall, with desks and power available for the media to use.

Last updated 28 April 2025