Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Leslie Trumpeter
Conservative candidate for Soho and Victoria
Les has lived in West Bromwich his whole life and knows the town inside out from his time living in Greets Green, Tantany and Lyndon. Charlemont is where Les and his young family now call home, after moving to the area in 2013. “If I’m lucky enough to be elected in May, myself and Cllr David Fisher can really start to make some big changes in Charlemont with Grove Vale. This is your chance to elect a serious and hardworking candidate who will always act in the best interests of the residents. I have a strong eye for detail and will ensure our ward is noticed at the highest level to gets the funds, treatment and opportunities it deserves.” Outside of politics, Les is a Director of a Sandwell based Health & Social Care company and a Director-Trustee of a West Bromwich based charity.
Previous elections
Charlemont with Grove Vale (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Elected
Hateley Heath (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Soho and Victoria Ward
Where Leslie fits into things
Smethwick
Constituency
Soho and Victoria
Ward
Leslie Trumpeter
Candidate
Soho and Victoria
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
Sandwell