Significant gender differences in the participation of male and female councillors were observed.

In 2015 Milton Keynes members of the Fawcett Society undertook an observational study of Milton Keynes Council meetings in order to explore whether there were gender differences and/or inequalities in the way council business was seen to be carried out in public forums.

In their ensuing report they analysed the data collected and concluded that it shows significant gender differences in the participation of male and female councillors at Milton Keynes Council meetings.