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CouncillorWon recently
Michael Alan Carthew
Liberal Democrats councillor for Olton
Term started: 7 May 2026
Liberal Democrats
Election history
Olton (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 1,714 votes· Elected
Olton (2022)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Elected
Olton (2021)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
Meriden (2019)
Liberal Democrats · Vote total not available· Not elected
Contact Information
Olton Ward
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Where Michael fits into things
Solihull West and Shirley
Constituency
Olton
Ward
Michael Alan Carthew
Councillor
Olton
James Bradley
Councillor · Olton
JC
James Callum Johnson
Councillor · 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