Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Rafael Costa
Independent candidate for Lozells
Key Details of His Candidacy: Active Community Role: Costa highlights that he is already assisting residents through a local WhatsApp group. Campaign Priorities: His platform focuses on issues like crime (specifically linked to HMOs, and exempt propertied), parking, and improving the physical appearance of the area, with links to business and youth investment. Independent Stance: He explicitly advocates for independent leadership over party-driven politics and has been vocal about his campaign on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Official Confirmation: He officially announced his candidacy in March 2026, positioning himself as a candidate who "cares about the area".
Lozells Ward
Where Rafael fits into things
Birmingham Perry Barr
Constituency
Lozells
Ward
Rafael Costa
Candidate
Lozells
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