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Find your electionBack to Walsall and BloxwichLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Rushall-Shelfield (2021)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Rushall-Shelfield (2016)
Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected
Paddock Ward
Where Sawra fits into things
Walsall and Bloxwich
Constituency
Paddock
Ward
SS
Sawra Shmim
Candidate
Paddock
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
Walsall