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Find your electionBack to Birmingham Perry BarrLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Soho & Jewellery Quarter (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Soho & Jewellery Quarter (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Soho (2016)
Labour Party· Elected
Handsworth Ward
Where Chaman fits into things
Birmingham Perry Barr
Constituency
Handsworth
Ward
Chaman Lal
Candidate
Handsworth
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