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Dear Richard,
I'm sorry to say that the mask mandate both for council candidates and others coming along is strict. The mask mandate is the policy for the meeting and the present policy for the church's parish council, the church's governing body.
Confirmation in writing that the mask mandate will be followed is required as part of the response to the invitation to candidates.
What that now means is the invitation is withdrawn for you, and we will not be seeing you at the election meeting.
I'm happy to put an apology for you should wish.
Regards
Philip.
