Dudley local election
Wollaston & Stourbridge Town ward
This election will be 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.
You will have two votes, and can choose from 11 candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.
You can mark up to two candidates.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Ruth Jayne Battersea
Green Party
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Lois Bramall
Liberal Democrats
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Marie Elizabeth Fields
Labour Party
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Linda Carol Foster
Green Party
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Jason Robert Griffin
Labour Party
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Steve Hancock
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Kam MacLeod
Reform UK
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Ken Moore
Freedom Alliance
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Richard Andrew Prosser
Conservative and Unionist Party
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David John Sheppard
Liberal Democrats
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Andrew Southall
Reform UK
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