Birmingham local election
Sheldon ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
12 candidates stood in the Sheldon ward.
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Mark Stewart Ackroyd
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Sara Jane Ackroyd
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Sikander Aslam
Workers Party of Britain
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Darren Colling
Reform UK
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Rachel Ann Conaghan
Reform UK
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Gerald David Dickson
Labour Party
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Meenatchi Gopal
Labour Party
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Colin Francis Green
Liberal Democrats
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Haroon Ahmed Khattak
Workers Party of Britain
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Mark Richard Meatcher
Green Party
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Melanie Jane Smith
Green Party
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Paul Calvin Tilsley
Liberal Democrats