Esther Rai

I’m Esther Rai, the current councillor and 2026 candidate for Northfield ward. I’ve spent my working career as a teacher and in community support work, advocating for children, young people, and the most vulnerable. As your councillor I have prioritised safer streets and roads, individual casework, and ensuring Northfield gets the support it needs. My plan for the future is to continue supporting Northfield High Street, to spend the future funding pots for road safety wisely, and to support Birmingham in it's continued economic recovery, which thanks to this Labour government and this Labour leadership, has now got a balanced budget for 2026/27. Northfield deserves a dedicated hardworking councillor. A councillor who stands up for what is right, brings good political leadership to the city, and is present in the community. I know that I have been doing that for the past 22 months, and I am excited to continue this work if I'm re-elected.