This page outlines the terms and conditions for advertising with Havant Borough Council (HBC).
Advertising in this context includes printed materials (posters, flyers, Serving You magazine) and online (websites, social media).
HBC will generally accept most advertising from most businesses and will actively try to secure adverts. However, advertising with HBC does not infer endorsement.
HBC will not consider advertising that includes:
This list is not definitive, and HBC retains the sole and non-negotiable right to refuse advertising at any time.
On an ad-hoc basis, HBC reserves the right to check advertisers against third party data - for example Trading Standards – to ensure services advertised meet the standard required by HBC.
HBC may check that the organisation does not have an outstanding debt with the authority before an order is placed.
HBC expects all advertising placed to fall within the guidelines of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), specifically the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising, Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing – otherwise known as the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code.
It is the advertiser’s responsibility to be aware of the code as well as Consumer Protection and Unfair Trading Regulations and any changes/updates to them.
All advertising must also adhere to the latest Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity.
Advertising content must be legal, decent, honest and truthful, and be prepared with a sense of responsibility to consumers and to society as a whole.
HBC is open to a variety of styles in submitted advertising, but will not consider content that:
We retain the right to decline advertising from any source in respect of particular products or content which HBC, at our sole discretion, considers inappropriate. HBC will agree with those advertising in advance the nature and content of the publicity and will retain the right to approve all advertising material.
Acceptance of any advertisement does not represent endorsement of any organisation, product or offer by HBC, or that the council is responsible for the advertiser’s quality and reliability.
All advertisers will be required to sign an advertising agreement which reflects the terms stated in this policy before any advertising commences.
The council accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection to any external advertisement placed. As part of the booking agreement, all advertisers must indemnify HBC against any claims, damages, losses etc. arising out of any advertising placed.
In addition, HBC accepts no responsibility for advertisements not placed due to deadlines missed (or specifications not met) by the advertiser.
There will be a HBC approval process in which the service manager will have the final say.
Advertising rates are set by HBC with regard to current market conditions.
Introductory or discounted rates may apply but will be offered fairly to all advertisers.
The advertising rates will be reviewed on a regular basis, and will be adjusted when and where applicable to maximise income for the council and the residents it supports. This will not affect any booking agreements made prior to changes.
HBC reserves the right to withdraw advertising with no guarantee of refund at any time to meet the demands of unexpected circumstances.
This includes:
Advertisers would be informed of such circumstances at the earliest available opportunity.