Solihull local election
Balsall & Berkswell 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.
11 candidates stood in the Balsall & Berkswell ward.
See Full Results-
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Garry Taylor
Reform UK
788 votes
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Steve Thompson
Reform UK
757 votes
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TJ Desai
Reform UK
685 votes
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Bob Carleton
Liberal Democrats
594 votes
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Trevor John Barker
Green Party
550 votes
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Margaret Elizabeth Brittin
Labour Party
362 votes
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Anna Gretton
Labour Party
344 votes
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Matthew Squire Stephens
Labour Party
299 votes
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