Solihull local election
Olton 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.
16 candidates stood in the Olton ward.
See Full Results-
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Lachhman Singh Bhambra
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,576 votes
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Wasim Zaman
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,349 votes
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Richard Evans
Liberal Democrats
1,323 votes
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Peter William Dixon
Reform UK
1,142 votes
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Simon Michael Anthony Hawker
Reform UK
1,069 votes
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James Stuart Murray
Reform UK
1,034 votes
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Jane Allison Holt
Green Party
601 votes
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David Stanley James
Green Party
468 votes
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Easwar Vivekanandan
Green Party
433 votes
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Jonathan David Berg
Labour Party
342 votes
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Sarah Shah
Labour Party
231 votes
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Ian James Jamieson
Labour Party
220 votes
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Karima Chaouch
Independent
169 votes