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Councillor Candidate
Michael Alan Carthew
Liberal Democrats candidate for Olton
Liberal Democrats
Previous elections
Olton (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Elected
Olton (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Meriden (2019)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Olton Ward
Where Michael fits into things
Solihull West and Shirley
Constituency
Olton
Ward
Michael Alan Carthew
Candidate
Olton
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