‘Birmingham’s Mamdani’ Sees Independent Surge as a Lifeline for ‘Forgotten’ Ward End Residents Tuesday, May 12, 2026 birmingham wardend councillor independent elections politics community representation labour coalition Harris Khaliq, newly elected councillor for Birmingham’s Ward End, believes the recent surge of independent candidates signals a fresh start for many of the city’s “forgotten” communities. Khaliq, who ran a grassroots … Read More
Sister of Devoted Birmingham Councillor Waseem Zaffar to Contest His Former Seat Sunday, May 3, 2026 birmingham lozells labour council election councillor samarah zaffar waseem politics Samarah Zaffar is set to stand as the Labour candidate for the Lozells ward in the upcoming Birmingham council elections. She aims to succeed her brother, Waseem Zaffar, a much-respected and devoted councillor who recently … Read More
Jailed Former Dudley Councillor Adrian Hughes’s Ex Denounces Sentence Over Child Sexual Offences Tuesday, April 28, 2026 dudley adrianhughes sexoffences childprotection councillor sentencing labourparty undercover justice abuse The former partner of Adrian Hughes, a jailed ex-Dudley councillor convicted of sexual offences involving children, has publicly condemned the 32-month prison sentence, calling it far too lenient. Hughes, 36, who served as a … Read More
Ex-Dudley Councillor and Children's Committee Member Admits Grooming Underage Girls Wednesday, April 8, 2026 grooming councillor dudley children sexualoffences labourparty sentencing committee abuse preston Adrian Hughes, a former Dudley councillor who served on the council’s Children’s Services Select Committee, has admitted to grooming underage girls. Hughes, elected as a Labour Party representative for the Upper … Read More
Birmingham's Stirchley Community Rallies After Housing Association Reversal Thursday, March 19, 2026 stirchley birmingham housing community cooperative greensquareaccord development affordable socialhousing councillor Stirchley, a Birmingham neighbourhood known for its vibrant independent businesses and strong community spirit, faces uncertainty after a major housing development hit a roadblock. A decade-long project to build 39 flats and … Read More
Birmingham Councillor Urges Women to Be More Vocal in Politics Saturday, March 14, 2026 politics women birmingham councillor gender equality leadership empowerment challenges libdem Birmingham councillor Shabina Bano has opened up about the significant challenges women encounter in the political arena, emphasizing that many female politicians remain “somewhat silent” due to an environment … Read More