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Find your electionBack to Birmingham Selly OakLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Councillor Candidate
IW
Ian William Derek Bishop
Reform UK candidate for Stirchley
Reform UK
Previous elections
Billesley (2022)
Reform UK· Not elected
Billesley (2021)
Reform UK· Not elected
Stirchley Ward
Where Ian fits into things
Birmingham Selly Oak
Constituency
Stirchley
Ward
IW
Ian William Derek Bishop
Candidate
Stirchley
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