Coventry local election
Cheylesmore 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.
15 candidates stood in the Cheylesmore ward.
| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,600 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
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Shiva Pala
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,390 votes
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John-Paul Ahearne
Reform UK
1,351 votes
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John Peakman
Reform UK
1,304 votes
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Pouneh Ahari
Labour Party
1,165 votes
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Folajimi Ashiru
Reform UK
1,083 votes
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Barbara Collins
Green Party
1,013 votes
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Mohammed Badsha
Labour Party
1,010 votes
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Danielle Watts
Green Party
903 votes
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Sebastian Paul Rumsby
Green Party
894 votes
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Rachel Emma Tracey Green
Liberal Democrats
327 votes
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Marie Bernadette Egan
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
118 votes
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Fa Madzi Miah
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
93 votes