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
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More
The Uncontested Election in New Frankley Amid Birmingham’s Fierce Council Race Monday, April 27, 2026 birmingham election newfrankley parishcouncil uncontested localgovernment councillors politics suttoncoldfield citycouncil Next month, Birmingham faces a crucial and highly competitive city council election, with hundreds of candidates vying for 101 seats. This race has expanded beyond the traditional three-party contest, now featuring up to six … Read More
Birmingham City Council Election 2026: Complete List of Candidates Announced Wednesday, April 15, 2026 birmingham election candidates council labour conservatives liberaldemocrats reformuk greenparty independents The full roster of candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council election scheduled for May 7, 2026, has been officially released, laying the groundwork for what promises to be a uniquely competitive local election. … Read More
'Masked Gangs and Death Threats' Spark Urgent Calls for Safety in Birmingham's Upcoming Election Friday, March 27, 2026 birmingham election democracy intimidation harassment safety council politics campaign candidates As Birmingham gears up for its pivotal local elections on May 7, alarming reports of masked gangs loitering near polling stations, death threats, slashed tyres, and ongoing police investigations have brought voter and … Read More
Solihull Council Leader Urges Candidates to Keep Promises in Upcoming Local Elections Friday, March 6, 2026 solihull council election campaign integrity voting politics local candidates promises As Solihull prepares for a pivotal election on May 7, where all 51 council seats across 17 wards will be contested, the council leader Karen Grinsell is emphasizing the importance of an honest and responsible campaign. With … Read More