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Find your electionBack to Birmingham EdgbastonLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
Martin John Brooks
Independent candidate for Harborne
Independent
Previous elections
Harborne (2022)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Elected
Harborne Ward
Where Martin fits into things
Birmingham Edgbaston
Constituency
Harborne
Ward
Martin John Brooks
Candidate
Harborne
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Birmingham