Solihull local election
Meriden & Arden 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.
14 candidates stood in the Meriden & Arden ward.
See Full Results-
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Claire Louise Kelly
Reform UK
1,378 votes
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Ciaran William Michael O'Neill
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,372 votes
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Jacqueline Sheila Howse
Reform UK
1,364 votes
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Paul Geoffrey Day
Green Party
533 votes
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Thomas Desmond McElholm
Green Party
494 votes
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Akin Kog
Green Party
402 votes
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Bob Ryder
Labour Party
295 votes
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Zachary Jones
Liberal Democrats
269 votes
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Phil Simister
Labour Party
246 votes
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Matt Powell
Liberal Democrats
217 votes
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Nosheen Naqvi
Labour Party
205 votes
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