Milton Keynes primary school children are being invited to design a road safety banner for use outside school gates, with entries open until 5pm on Friday 12 June 2026.
The Park Smart Banner Competition is being run by Milton Keynes City Council with MKFM. It asks pupils to create a bright banner design that encourages safe and considerate parking during the school run.
Primary pupils across Milton Keynes can enter
The competition is open to all primary school children in Milton Keynes. Entries can be submitted through schools, or individually by parents and guardians.
Designs should be created inside the banner shape on the official template. The council is asking children to use bright colours and a clear message aimed at drivers parking near schools.
Entry deadline and voting dates
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Closing time | 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026 |
| Shortlist voting | 19-22 June 2026 |
| Prize award period | Early July 2026 |
Three shortlisted designs will be shared anonymously on MKFM’s social media channels, where the public will vote for the overall winner.
Bike, vouchers and school safety equipment on offer
The winning pupil will receive a new bike. Their design will also be professionally produced as a banner and made available free of charge to all schools across Milton Keynes.
The winner’s school will be offered either child safety bollards or secure cycle parking. Two runners-up will each receive a £50 high street shopping voucher.
How families and schools can submit a design
Families and schools should download the template entry form from the council’s road safety page, complete the design in the banner outline, then submit it before the deadline.
Entries can be emailed to highways.liaison@milton-keynes.gov.uk or dropped off at the council’s Civic office, Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ.
Councillor Kerrie Bradburn, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation, said the banners would give young people a voice in reminding drivers to park safely and considerately around school gates.
Source: Milton Keynes City Council
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- 2026-06-03 22:58
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