Narrow Margins and Future Contests: Solihull’s Slim Election Victories and Councillors Facing Voters Again Thursday, May 14, 2026 solihull elections council wards politics conservative reformuk liberaldemocrats greenparty boundarychanges Last week’s local elections in Solihull revealed just how finely balanced many wards truly are, with several races decided by only a few votes. The results dramatically shifted the political landscape—the council is now under … Read More
The Two Maps That Reveal How Birmingham Politics Transformed in Four Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 birmingham politics labour elections reformuk greens conservatives liberaldemocrats coalition council The 2026 local elections in Birmingham have delivered a political upheaval unlike any seen before. The results, now fully declared, reveal a city no longer dominated by the traditional two-party system. Labour has lost its … Read More
‘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
Reform UK Poised to Lead West Midlands 2026 Local Elections, YouGov Poll Reveals Wednesday, May 6, 2026 reformuk westmidlands yougov localelections birmingham greens polling politics 2026 elections The latest YouGov poll for the 2026 local elections reveals a shifting political landscape in the West Midlands. Reform UK is emerging as a frontrunner, demonstrating a substantial surge in voter support throughout the … Read More
Green Party pitch to Birmingham voters: 'We bring hope for real change' Tuesday, May 5, 2026 green birmingham elections council community housing environment politics waste change For the first time in its history, the Green Party is fielding candidates in every one of Birmingham’s 101 wards. This milestone reflects a surge in support and membership, fueled in part by the national profile of the … Read More
Conservatives Pledge to Clean Up Birmingham in Upcoming City Council Election Tuesday, May 5, 2026 birmingham conservatives localgovernment elections citycouncil cleanup housing roads community finances With 101 candidates contesting the Birmingham City Council elections, the Local Conservatives are determined to reclaim leadership by winning a majority of 51 seats. If a majority isn’t secured, they aim to be the largest … Read More