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# Birmingham's local council elections — explained
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/birminghams-local-council-elections-explained/
- Published: 2026-05-14T13:49:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T09:57:53.000Z
- Author: James Hickman
- Tags: Features, Politics, Video, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

In a video explainer for Birmingham Eastside, [James Hickman](https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/content/files/2026/08/jameshickman.html) explains how England’s local elections work and how the May 7 local elections have affected Birmingham City Council.

To learn more about local elections, [visit the Birmingham City Council Webpage](https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk)