Park Smart Competition Entry form - download here

Help us to improve road safety outside the school gates by taking part in our Park Smart Banner competition.

We've teamed up with MKFM to invite all primary school children across MK to put their creativity to good use by designing a bright, eye‑catching banner that encourages drivers to park safely and considerately during the school run. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for children to get involved to share an important message with their community—while having fun and potentially winning some great prizes! 

Parking near school gates can often become busy and unsafe. By creating bold, clear designs, children can help remind drivers to slow down, park responsibly, and keep everyone safer. 

Children are asked to create a banner design using the downloadable template that: 

• Is bright, bold, and easy to read
• Includes a clear message about safe and considerate parking
• Uses simple words, drawings, or illustrations
• Is suitable for display outside a primary school
• Can be created using any art materials (crayons, paint, collage, felt tips, and more!) 

The winner will receive a brand new bike plus their winning design will be turned into a professional banner available free to all schools in Milton Keynes—a lasting legacy for the student and a real contribution to road safety. The winner's school will also be offered a prize of either 'Don't Park Here' child bollards or secure bike parking. 

Two runners-up will each receive a £50 high street shopping voucher 

Who Can Enter? 

The competition is open to all primary school children in Milton Keynes. Entries can be submitted: 

• Through the school (as a batch), or
• Individually by a parent or guardian 

The closing date for competition entries is 5pm, Friday 12 June 2026. 

A shortlist of three designs will be shared anonymously on MKFM social media channels from 19-22 June, where the public will vote for the winner. 

The one with the most votes will be the winner. 

 The winners will be notified and prizes awarded in early July 2026 

How to Enter 

Download the Park Smart entry form here

Need printed copies? Email: highways.liaison@milton-keynes.gov.uk 

Scan and email to  highways.liaison@milton-keynes.gov.uk 

Or post to:
Highways & Transport 
Synergy Park Depot 
Chesney Wold Depot, Bleak Hall 
Milton Keynes, MK6 1LY 

You can also drop off any entries to 

Mk City Council's Civic Offices, Saxon Gate East, MK9 3EJ 

Each entry must include: 

• Child’s first name and age
• School name
• Class or year group
• Contact details (parent/guardian or school) 

For full terms and conditions, visit: www.mkfm.com