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Whitburn & Blackburn

Whitburn & Blackburn by-election 2024


This page explains all that you need to know to submit your nomination to be selected as a candidate for the Whitburn & Blackburn by-election which will be held on 14 November 2024.

Timeline

  • Nominations open: Monday 30th September 2024
  • Close of nominations: Saturday 5th October 2024, 11.59pm
  • Vote: at an West Lothian Greens Selection Meeting, Monday 7th October, 7.00pm (online via Zoom)

Requirements for selection

  • Candidates must pass a vetting interview. If you have not been vetted before, you must contact convenors.edin@scottishgreens.org.uk to complete the vetting interview. We anticipate the vetting interviews will be held on Sunday 6th October. For information about vetting, see here.

Submitting your nomination

  1. A candidate statement (max 1500 characters)
  2. Two branch members to support your nomination - one as a proposer, the other as your seconder
  3. A photo of yourself

FAQs

What should I put in my candidate statement?
Your candidate statement will be published in the candidates booklet alongside the statements of all other candidates, and sent to all party members who are eligible to vote. We suggest you:

Tell us about yourself
Things you may want to mention include:

  • What you care about
  • Your involvement in the Scottish Green Party and other political and campaign activities
  • Your job/volunteering experience
  • Your family, hobbies and passions

Tell us why you are standing in this election
Things you may want to mention include:

  • Particular issues you want to focus on
  • Why you are standing specifically for local government
  • Why you are standing in this area (if appropriate)

Tell us why you would make a good candidate
Things you may want to mention include:

  • Your skills and experiences (including in professional and personal life)
  • Any specific election experiences (as candidate or in a campaign team)
  • Any training you have taken or planned
  • Your views about what makes a good candidate and how you meet that
  • Anything about your personal circumstances which mean you will be able to fulfil the duties of a candidate

Other tips to keep in mind when writing your candidate statement

  • Please stick to the character limit - answers will be cut off if you do not.
  • You cannot include links to paid websites.
  • You may include line breaks and up to 6 bullet points across the whole of your nomination form
  • It’s a good idea to get someone else to look over your form before submitting it
  • You can include one contact method for members to contact you: e.g. email, Facebook, Twitter.

Who can be my nominator / seconder?
These should be two people who have an active membership with the Scottish Green Party. They do not need to live in the ward or be members of the Edinburgh branch. If you need help finding a nominator or seconder, contact the ERO (rob.gowans@scottishgreens.org.uk).

How do I submit my nomination?
The screenshot below explains how to submit your nomination: