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Find your electionBack to Wolverhampton North EastLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Willenhall North (2024)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Short Heath (2023)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Bloxwich East (2022)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Willenhall South (2021)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Short Heath (2018)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Short Heath Ward
Where Benjamin fits into things
Wolverhampton North East
Constituency
Short Heath
Ward
BA
Benjamin Aaron Hodges
Candidate
Short Heath
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
Wolverhampton