Walsall local election
Rushall-Shelfield 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.
15 candidates stood in the Rushall-Shelfield ward.
| Electorate | 10,596 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,076 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 51 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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Elliot Adam Benton
Conservative and Unionist Party
752 votes
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Michelle Louise Coles
Conservative and Unionist Party
739 votes
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Raja Ateeq
Green Party
719 votes
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Joe Belcher
Green Party
677 votes
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Daniel Robert Kirk
Conservative and Unionist Party
662 votes
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Julie Elizabeth Skellern
Green Party
628 votes
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James Albert Harrison
Labour Party
625 votes
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Edward Assamoah-Cobbiah
Labour Party
606 votes
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Sam Fletcher
Labour Party
575 votes
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David Morgan
Walsall Community Independents Party
290 votes
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Aadam Oates
Walsall Community Independents Party
233 votes
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Jason Goher
Independent
205 votes
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