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Mark Duncan Parker
Conservative councillor for Shirley East
Term started: 7 May 2026
Conservative
Election history
Shirley East (2026)
Conservative · 2,485 votes· Elected
Contact Information
Shirley East Ward
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Where Mark fits into things
Solihull West and Shirley
Constituency
Shirley East
Ward
Mark Duncan Parker
Councillor
Shirley East
Karen Anne Grinsell
Councillor · Shirley East
Annette Mearson MacKenzie
Councillor · Shirley East
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