Dudley local election
Cradley North & Wollescote 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, and most wards are represented by more than one councillor. This council elects one-third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have 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.
6 candidates stood in the Cradley North & Wollescote ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 13 |
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| Turnout | 38% |
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Ethan Stafford
Liberal Democrats
1,194 votes
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Matt Collins
Labour Party
382 votes
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Bridget Caroline Hilton
Green Party
256 votes
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Eric Perry
Conservative and Unionist Party
220 votes
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Abdul Qadus
Independent
183 votes