Solihull local election
Shirley East & Sharmans Cross 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 Shirley East & Sharmans Cross ward.
See Full Results-
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Peter Noel Byrne
Reform UK
1,118 votes
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Jane Maria Paradine
Reform UK
993 votes
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Richard David Whitehouse
Reform UK
973 votes
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Srini Eaga
Green Party
883 votes
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Mark Joseph Pearson
Green Party
848 votes
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Kushi Maddikunta
Green Party
760 votes
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Roger Harrold Gemmell
Liberal Democrats
559 votes
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Charles Nicholas Leslie Robinson
Liberal Democrats
549 votes
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Gerard Bernard Michael John Dufficy
Labour Party
416 votes
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Anthony Richard Howe
Labour Party
360 votes
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Afzal Azam Mirza
Labour Party
300 votes
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