Edinburgh 2027 Selections

Have you ever considered standing to be a Green councillor?

In the run up to our selection process for the 2027 City of Edinburgh Council elections, the Green Councillor Group in Edinburgh are holding a series of workshops to explain more about what it means to be a councillor, and why you should put yourself forward.

They also offer opportunities to come into City Chambers and around their wards to experience what it’s like to be a councillor. Info on how to take up this offer is below.

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Cllr Alex Staniforth
Alex Staniforth, councillor for Craigentinny/Duddingston
Alys Mumford in Princes Street Gardens
Alys Mumford, councillor for Portobello/Craigmillar
Ben Parker, smiling to camera in a garden outdoors
Ben Parker, councillor for Morningside
Cllr Chas Booth
Chas Booth, councillor for Leith
Cllr Claire Miller
Claire Miller, councillor for City Centre
Dan Heap
Dan Heap, councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie
Jule Bandel in front of busy road
Jule Bandel, councillor for Inverleith
Kayleigh O'Neill in front of rail with water and trees behind
Kayleigh O’Neill, councillor for Forth ward
Cllr Steve Burgess
Steve Burgess, councillor for Southside/Newington
Cllr Susan Rae
Susan Rae, councillor for Leith Walk

Workshops & Support

Topics

We will be covering the following topics:

  • The difference a Green councillor can make – highlighting what you can achieve for your community and the city
  • A day in the life of a Green councillor – explaining more about the nuts and bolts of the role and how it can fit with other commitments
  • What’s on a councillor CV? – highlighting the skills and experiences you can gain as a councillor
  • Wellbeing and safety as an elected member – discussing what support is in place to make the role as accessible and inclusive as possible

Support

If you are considering whether you’d like to stand to be a Green councillor then you can come in and shadow a councillor to learn more about the practicalities of our day to day work.

If you’d like to arrange a time to shadow a councillor please fill in this form.

In addition:

  • You can join our Candidate Community WhatsApp group for general chat and support in the run up to the selection – contact us to be added to the group
  • Read our FAQ documents which cover the practical questions like pay and place of work, as well as more about the functions of the council itself

Accessibility

We will also be working with the Women’s Network, Rainbow Greens, Greens of Colour and Disabled Greens on support for marginalised groups. We particularly encourage women, people of colour, disabled people, LGBT+ people, young people and any other groups who have been historically underrepresented to join us to find out more.

You do not need to be a member to join the sessions though you will need to join the Party if you decide to run. We have held in person sessions, and will be repeating these online in January and February.

Contact us

To register your interest or find out more, email: council2027.edin@scottishgreens.org.uk

Workshop dates

Workshop details are listed here when they are scheduled.

There are no upcoming events.