Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Kath Manning
Green Party candidate for Matchborough & Woodrow
Having lived locally in Redditch since 2006, Kath’s spent years working in the sciences of many fields, making her not only an expert when it comes to taking on a variety of challenges, but also someone with the knack to get things done. “I like the Green Party’s democratic nature and policies, and was motivated by my late husband, a stalwart member and inspiration. I was also inspired by our recent Green victories, as it gave assurance they we can actually win.”
Matchborough & Woodrow Ward
Where Kath fits into things
Redditch
Constituency
Matchborough & Woodrow
Ward
Kath Manning
Candidate
Matchborough & Woodrow
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
Redditch