Candidate name: Robert Alden
Political party: Local Conservatives
Social media link: www.facebook.com/ErdingtonNews
Relationship with ward: “I live near High Street and have campaigned with Gareth Moore for our area for the last 21 years.”
Key campaign issues: “With Gareth, our campaigns include getting Erdington Library repaired and reopened and regenerating the High Street.”
Introduction: “Gareth and I have achieved a lot for our area including recently securing the funding to repair Erdington Library, including replacing the roof and replacing the windows. We work tirelessly for local residents all year round, please vote for BOTH Gareth AND myself to keep the team that works, together.”
Candidate name: Gareth Moore
Political party: Local Conservatives
Social media link: www.facebook.com/ErdingtonNews
Relationship with ward: “I work locally and have lived in ward for a decade. I work closely with Cllr Robert Alden.”
Key campaign issues: “With Robert our campaigns include tackling badly run HMO’s/exempt accommodation and demanding roads are repaired.”
Introduction: “Robert and I lead the fight against rogue landlords in Erdington and the City. We secured the Article 4 directive that means HMO’s now need planning permission. We’ve also secured improvements to our parks and secured three new play areas. We’ve secured increased policing locally and work closely with them.”
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Candidate name: Mette Christoffersen
Political party: Green Party
Social media link: www.facebook.com/BrumGreens
Relationship with Erdington: “I live and work in Erdington, where I have found my forever home.”
Key campaign issues: “A safer high street, better public transport, safe affordable housing for all.”
Introduction: “I am campaigning for a vibrant, safe and clean Erdington, where we all look out for each other. I will support local volunteer groups already making a difference. I will fight for accessible, affordable transport, real cost of living solutions, and a community where no one is left behind.”
Candidate name: Alex Karra-Webb
Political party: Green Party
Social media link: www.facebook.com/BrumGreens
Relationship with Erdington: “I moved to Erdington with my spouse to plant roots and establish community.”
Key campaign issues: “A safer community, where the regeneration of the high street and wider area reaches everyone.”
Introduction: “You know what our area needs to regenerate. I want residents to have a real say in how Erdington develops. By focusing on long-term solutions, not just funding, we can build pride and safety in our community, create opportunities, and rebuild trust between neighbours. I can help us achieve that.”
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Candidate name: Mahtab Uddin
Political party: Labour Party
Social media link: ‘Mahtab Uddin & Lauren Walden for Erdington’ on Facebook
Relationship with Erdington: “I am a resident of Erdington.”
Key campaign issues: “I am passionate about giving something back to the community. I have over 20 years of experience in the voluntary sector.”
Introduction: “If elected I would work tirelessly for the residents of Erdington, tackling anti-social behaviour, tackling fly tipping, getting potholes fixed, scrutinising HMOS. Working with the local police, our MP Paulette Hamilton and the West Midlands Mayor for safe cleaner vibrant Erdington.”
Candidate name: Lauren Walden
Political party: Labour Party
Social media link: ‘Mahtab Uddin & Lauren Walden for Erdington’ on Facebook
Relationship with Erdington: “I live and work in Birmingham.”
Key campaign issues: Library renovation, anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, celebrating diversity, scrutinising HMOs.
Introduction: “I work locally in higher education and I’m standing as I believe in unity over division. After years of tory councillors failing to secure investment, Labour has a plan: more breakfast clubs, increased policing, £1m for street safety, and a community hub library. Labour councillors working with a Labour MP will stop the division of Reform.”
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Candidate name: Shefa Choudhury
Political party: Liberal Democrats
Social media link: www.facebook.com/SCELibDems
Relationship with Erdington: “I have lived in Erdington since 2003. I am a proud mother of three kids.”
Key campaign issues: Rubbish collection, help the community with cost of living, anti -social behaviour, cleaner streets, potholes.
Introduction: “I’m standing to bring back the sense of community, fairness and local power. To protect our local green spaces, fix potholes, clear overgrown bushes. People deserve a strong, responsive local voice, ready to take action, addressing local concerns, better public services, clean environment and ensuring everyone has a fair chance.”
Candidate name: Richard May
Political party: Liberal Democrats
Social media link: www.facebook.com/SCELibDems
Relationship with Erdington: “I have a strong connection to Erdington. My parents first home was here in 1970s.”
Key campaign issues: Safe and clean streets, good community services for the residents, better jobs and affordable homes.
Introduction: “I’m standing to represent the people of Erdington because our community deserves better: hope for the future, safe and clean streets, a thriving high street, better services and pride in the area. I want to listen and deliver for the residents and businesses; ensure everyone feels heard, valued and supported.”
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Candidate name: Taranssari Ali
Political party: Reform UK
Social media link: www.facebook.com/reformukerdington
Key campaign issues: Wasteful spending, poor technology, value for money, taxpayer protection, better public services.
Introduction: “As a local tech businessman, I am standing for Erdington because Labour has wasted over £170 million of your money on inadequate technology. I will push for value for money, so taxpayers’ cash is spent wisely on solutions that work and improve your quality of life. If you want change in Birmingham, vote Reform.”
Candidate name: Morris Kenneth
Political party: Reform UK
Social media link: www.facebook.com/reformukerdington
Key campaign issues: HMOs, bin strikes, anti-social behaviour, local decline, restoring Birmingham’s reputation.
Introduction: “As someone who has lived, worked, and done business in Birmingham for years, I know the realities residents in Erdington face. The time has come for Reform to smash through the rot and put Birmingham back on the map. Let’s say no to more HMOs, stop further bin strikes, and tackle anti-social behaviour head-on.”
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Candidate name: Corinthia Ward
Political party: Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
Social media link: www.facebook.com/BirminghamTUSC
Relationship with Erdington: “I have lived in Erdington since childhood.”
Key campaign issues: Housing, council run public services, the High Street.
Introduction: “A decade of cuts to public services has resulted in giant potholes, slum landlords and little investment in the community. For transparent oversight of BCC spending. To fight for money and bring services back in house; to fix our roads, provide decent council housing and strike a fair deal with the bin workers to keep our streets clean.”
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Also standing in Erdington…
Paul Jonathan Scivens (Workers Party).
