Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Mark Tomes
Labour candidate for Batchley & Brockhill
Having moved to Redditch l from Oldbury, as an 8 year old child in 1981, and grown up and lived in the Borough ever since. I've witnessed many changes to the area over the years, some for the better some for the worse. I experience all the issues first hand that my fellow residents face on a day by day basis, and you'll see me around the area all year round not just at election time.. I'm passionate about making our areal the best place it can be for everyone who lives, works or just passes through our area.
Previous elections
North (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Church Hill (2023)
Liberal Democrats
Arrow Valley West (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Church Hill (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Arrow Valley East (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Church Hill (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Batchley & Brockhill Ward
Where Mark fits into things
Redditch
Constituency
Batchley & Brockhill
Ward
Mark Tomes
Candidate
Batchley & Brockhill
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