Dear members and supporters,

We are pleased to confirm that we have now completed the next round of hustings for the May local elections next year. Following this process, the following candidates have been selected to stand in each ward:

Selected candidates

Colville (Target Ward), Kensington & Chelsea: Toby Benton, Samantha Batra, and Wilson Brathwaite.
Harrow Road (Target Ward), Westminster: Ilemi Arrindell
Westbourne (Development Ward), Westminster: Nilton Rodrigues
Dalgarno (Development Ward), Kensington & Chelsea: Mary Toover
Church Street (Development Ward), Westminster: Sandro Gonzalez

Congratulations to all candidates selected.

Next round of selections – 21^st January

In January, we will be holding the next round of selections for both target and development wards (More info to follow). This will include:

Church Street (Westminster): 2 candidates
Little Venice (Westminster): 3 candidates
Maida Vale (Westminster): 3 candidates
Queen’s Park (Westminster): 3 candidates
Westbourne (Westminster): 2 candidates
Dalgarno (Kensington & Chelsea): 1 candidate
Shepherd’s Bush Green (Hammersmith & Fulham): 2 candidates
White City (Target Ward, Hammersmith & Fulham): 1 candidate
Wormholt (Hammersmith & Fulham): 2 candidates

Campaigning expectations

Development candidates are not expected to run a full target campaign. Instead, this will be a smaller, locally focused campaign, with the aim of delivering two pieces of literature to residents by May 2026.

Following this stage, we will select paper candidates for every ward across all three boroughs. While paper candidates are less likely to be elected and do not actively campaign, they play a vital role in maintaining a Green presence on the ballot and giving voters the option to support us. We strongly encourage members to consider putting themselves forward for this role. I look forward to seeing you at our next monthly meeting on Wednesday 14^th January and I am happy to answer any questions.

Solidarity,
Charlie