Category : Local Elections


Sutton Coldfield Council Election 2026: Full Candidate List

Over 80 candidates are competing for 24 seats on Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council in the May 2026 election, with a budget exceeding £2.6 million. The Conservative-led council faces challenges from multiple parties across eight wards.

Martin Lewis: Register to Vote to Boost Credit Score

Money expert Martin Lewis urges Brits to register to vote before the May 7 local elections deadline, highlighting how this simple action can significantly improve credit scores and ease credit applications.

Farage Denies Reform UK 'Begging' Claims in Birmingham

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has firmly denied allegations that his party has been 'begging' locals to stand as candidates in the upcoming Birmingham local elections, promising a full slate across the West Midlands.

Black Sabbath's Birthplace Future Decided in May Elections

The Crown pub in Station Street, where Black Sabbath performed their first gig, has been closed for a decade. Its revival is now a key issue in the upcoming local elections, with political parties outlining plans to protect this iconic music heritage site

Ex-MP Marco Longhi Stands for Dudley Council with Reform UK

Former Conservative MP Marco Longhi will contest the Upper Gornal and Woodsetton ward for Reform UK in the May 7 Dudley Council elections, focusing on potholes and waste disposal. Meanwhile, Liberal Democrats gain endorsement from ex-Tory councillor Nic B

Independent Alliance Targets Labour in Birmingham Council

A coalition of independent candidates, including pro-Gaza activists and former Labour supporters, has formed to challenge Labour's dominance in Birmingham's upcoming council elections. They aim to secure seats across key constituencies.

Dudley Tories Launch Campaign, Challenge Reform UK Influence

Dudley Conservatives have launched their local election campaign, aiming to secure overall council control while challenging Reform UK's influence. Group leader Patrick Harley emphasized hard work and voter turnout as crucial for May's elections.

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