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Find your electionBack to Solihull West and ShirleyLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Shirley South (2023)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Shirley South (2022)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Shirley South (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Shirley South Ward
Where Howard fits into things
Solihull West and Shirley
Constituency
Shirley South
Ward
HN
Howard Nichols
Candidate
Shirley South
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
Solihull