Stand as a Candidate

What does standing as a candidate mean?

By registering as a candidate with MK Greens, you are expressing your interest in standing for election on behalf of the Milton Keynes Green Party. This is an important and valued commitment — candidates are the public face of our party in their ward.

What we'll ask of you

The main requirement is that you sign the official nomination forms to appear on the ballot. That's it — simply having a Green candidate on the ballot gives residents in your ward the option to vote Green, which helps grow our presence across Milton Keynes.

If elected

If you are elected as a councillor, the main commitment is attending Full Council meetings, which are held around 9 times per year. Other local Green councillors can cover most other council duties on your behalf, so the day-to-day burden is manageable.

You wouldn't be on your own — the Green Party provides guidance and resources for new councillors both locally and through the Association of Green Councillors, which supports elected Greens across the country.

Which ward will I stand in?

We prefer to stand candidates in the ward they live in, but you can stand anywhere in Milton Keynes. If we have too many candidates in one ward and not enough in another, we may ask whether you'd be willing to stand elsewhere. The Candidate Selection Team will discuss this with you before any ward is confirmed.

Am I eligible?

To stand as a local councillor in England you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a British citizen, eligible Commonwealth citizen, Irish citizen, or qualifying EU citizen
  • Meet at least one of: be a registered elector in Milton Keynes; have lived in the MK council area for the past 12 months; have your main place of work in the MK council area; or own/rent land or premises in the MK council area

You cannot stand if you:

  • Are employed by Milton Keynes City Council, or hold a politically restricted post at any local authority
  • Are subject to bankruptcy restrictions
  • Have served a prison sentence of 3 months or more in the last 5 years
  • Have been disqualified under election law (e.g. for corrupt or illegal practices)
  • Are subject to a sexual offences notification requirement or order
Not able to take up the seat if elected? That's absolutely fine — you can still stand. Standing in your ward raises the Green vote share, builds the party's local presence, and gives residents a choice. Please tick the box in the form below so we can take that into account when selecting your ward.
What happens next?

Once you submit this form, the Candidate Selection Team will review your candidacy and select your ward. If we have enough candidates, we may keep you in reserve. We'll be in touch using the contact details you provide below.

Privacy Settings

Choose what contact information is visible to the public on your profile. Your email address stays private and is used by the website contact form.

If unticked, each unticked field will only be visible internally to the candidate selection team.

Eligibility — Your Connection to Milton Keynes

To stand as a councillor you must meet at least one of the four criteria below. Please fill in the address(es) that apply to you — you only need one, but can provide more.

Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm all of the following before submitting.