Dudley local election
St. James's 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 St. James's ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 12 |
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| Turnout | 32% |
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Caroline Reid
Labour Party
727 votes
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Carole Blackmore
Conservative and Unionist Party
462 votes
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Katherine Alice Poole
Green Party
355 votes
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Mollie Jo Priest
Liberal Democrats
130 votes
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David Reynolds
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
30 votes