Photo: A J Paxton · CC BY-SA 2.0Reform UK holds a majority on Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
West Bromwich is run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Reform UK has a majority on Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. Most of West Bromwich is in West Bromwich (MP Sarah Coombes, Labour); 33% of residents are in Tipton and Wednesbury (MP Antonia Bance, Labour).
£2,245
Band D, a year, the middle band every council sets its tax from.
Where it goes →How West Bromwich’s politics has changed since 2021
A majority on Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Reform UK holds a majority on Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council: 41 of its 72 seats as elected. Labour holds 28, the Greens 2 and independents 1. Who’s in charge ↓
Council tax
A Band D bill in West Bromwich is £2,244 for 2026–27; Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council keeps 85% of it. The council area’s Band D has risen 61% in ten years, against England’s 56%. Council money ↓
Written from the data on this page: Democracy Club results since May 2021, the UK Parliament Members API and MHCLG council tax.
Who holds the seats
Seats by party as elected. A party needs 37 of Sandwell’s 72 seats to run the council alone.
- Reform UK41
- Labour28
- Green2
- Independent1
Latest election: May 2026.
Seats are counted from election results: each ward’s most recent winners until its seats are filled. Councillors who have since changed party or resigned aren’t reflected, and which parties lead the council, and who is leader, comes from the council itself.
Results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), elections since May 2021; seats per ward from its EveryElection.
The councils that run West Bromwich
One council runs every main service here.
Every main council service: schools, social care, roads, bins, planning, housing and libraries.
Website ↗Transport, skills and regeneration across several council areas. It is led by an elected mayor.
Mayor: Richard Parker (Labour and Co-operative), elected May 2024
Who to ask
From GOV.UK’s “Understand how your council works”: here one council runs every main service.
All of West Bromwich is unparished: there is no parish or town council, so the council runs local matters itself and no parish precept is added to the bill.
Councils from ONS lookups (wards and councils May 2026, parishes 2025), names and websites from GOV.UK’s local council finder; parish councils from MHCLG’s 2026–27 list of precepting parishes.
From the council to Westminster
Every elected tier that speaks for West Bromwich, from the most recent elections.
- 1Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council9 wards · 27 councillorsReform UK 15 · Labour 12 · all 27
- 2Mayor of West Midlands Combined AuthorityWest Midlands Combined Authority · elected May 2024Richard Parker
- 3Police and crime commissionerWest Midlands Police · elected May 2024Simon John Foster
- 4House of CommonsSplit between 2 constituencies
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. Tap an MP’s name for their contact page on parliament.uk.
27 councillors for 9 wards
Wards with at least 2% of the town’s residents, or half their own inside it. Each shows who won its most recent elections, newest first, until its seats are filled.
- Bob JonesReform UK · May 2026
- Ray NockReform UK · May 2026
- Rachael Michelle MitchellReform UK · May 2026
- Mohammed AhadLabour · May 2026
- Pam RandhawaLabour · May 2026
- Jackie TaylorLabour · May 2026
- Keith Robert AllcockLabour · May 2026
- Kenny JinksReform UK · May 2026
- Elaine Mary GilesLabour · May 2026
- Paul MooreLabour · May 2026
- Amardeep SinghLabour · May 2026
- Stephen James FellowsReform UK · May 2026
- Connor Lee HortonLabour · May 2026
- Michaela AllcockLabour · May 2026
- Margaret Laura SuttonReform UK · May 2026
- Tirath Singh DhattLabour · May 2026
- Liam Vincent PreeceLabour · May 2026
- Harpal Kaur TiwanaLabour · May 2026
- Dean Adam HollowoodReform UK · May 2026
- Amaan HusenReform UK · May 2026
- Aaron KhuttanReform UK · May 2026
- Nick FawcettReform UK · May 2026
- Lisa Jane WeaverReform UK · May 2026
- Jack SabharwalReform UK · May 2026
- Keith Stephen EdgeReform UK · May 2026
- Mark Terence WebbReform UK · May 2026
- Brad Steven SimmsReform UK · May 2026
Show as a table
| Ward | Seats | Elected | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlemont & Grove Valeall in West Bromwich · 13,989 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Bob JonesRay NockRachael Michelle Mitchell | May 2026 |
| Greets Green & Lyngall in West Bromwich · 13,943 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Mohammed AhadPam RandhawaJackie Taylor | May 2026 |
| Newton & Valleyall in West Bromwich · 13,662 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Keith Robert AllcockKenny JinksElaine Mary Giles | May 2026 |
| Hateley Heathall in West Bromwich · 13,630 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Paul MooreAmardeep SinghStephen James Fellows | May 2026 |
| Great Barr, Tamebridge & Yew Treeall in West Bromwich · 13,504 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Connor Lee HortonMichaela AllcockMargaret Laura Sutton | May 2026 |
| West Bromwich Centralall in West Bromwich · 12,758 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Tirath Singh DhattLiam Vincent PreeceHarpal Kaur Tiwana | May 2026 |
| Hill Topmostly in West Bromwich · 11,365 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Dean Adam HollowoodAmaan HusenAaron Khuttan | May 2026 |
| Friar Park & Stone Crossmostly in West Bromwich · 6,857 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Nick FawcettLisa Jane WeaverJack Sabharwal | May 2026 |
| Great Bridge20% in West Bromwich · 3,114 residents3 seats · May 2026 | 3 | Keith Stephen EdgeMark Terence WebbBrad Steven Simms | May 2026 |
Councillors can resign, change party or sit as independents between elections; a by-election winner replaces someone not named here. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s website lists who sits now.
Results from Democracy Club’s candidates database (CC BY 4.0; elections since May 2021) and ward seats from its EveryElection, matched to ONS wards (May 2026) and county divisions (May 2025).
Sandwell council election, May 2026
Results in the wards that make up West Bromwich, as declared. Percentages are of votes cast for candidates in each ward; where a ward elects several councillors, each voter has that many votes.
9 wards voted. Every seat in the town’s wards was up.
No election is scheduled yet for West Bromwich’s wards in Democracy Club’s list. Councils publish a notice of election about five weeks before polling day.
Who can I vote for? ↗11,108 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
8,966 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
9,821 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
Every ward’s result (6 more)
8,480 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
11,170 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
7,897 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
8,943 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
8,933 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
9,433 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
Candidates and results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), from councils’ declared results; polling dates from Democracy Club’s EveryElection.
West Bromwich is split between 2 constituencies
The constituencies’ MP and the 4 July 2024 general election, the whole constituency’s result.
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024
66% of West Bromwich’s residents live in this constituency.
Turnout 49% (England 60%).
Majority 9,554 of 36,481 votes (26.2%): wider than in 79% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024
33% of West Bromwich’s residents live in this constituency.
Turnout 43% (England 60%).
Majority 3,385 of 31,850 votes (10.6%): the 201st-narrowest of 543 in England.
36,481 votes for candidates · majority 9,554
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024.
turnout in July 2024: 36,481 votes from 74,025 registered voters. England: 60%.
Majority 9,554 of 36,481 votes (26.2%): wider than in 79% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Tipton and Wednesbury
31,850 votes for candidates · majority 3,385
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024.
turnout in July 2024: 31,850 votes from 74,098 registered voters. England: 60%.
Majority 3,385 of 31,850 votes (10.6%): the 201st-narrowest of 543 in England.
MPs and results: UK Parliament Members API (Open Parliament Licence v3.0); constituencies from ONS (2024 boundaries). Percentages are of valid votes; turnout is votes cast over the electorate.
West Bromwich’s Band D council tax is £2,244 a year
Where a Band D bill goes, what it has cost over the years, and what the councils plan to spend per resident.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council keeps £1,914.77 of a Band D bill (85%); the rest goes to the West Midlands police and crime commissioner and the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority.
Across the whole town the average Band D is £2,245 (parishes differ; weighted by residents).
Band D since 1993
Sandwell’s Band D bill has risen 61% in ten years, from £1,390.22 in 2016–17, against England’s average (56%). It was £610.88 in 1993–94.
Your bill by band
A Band D home in the unparished part of Sandwell, 2026–27, before discounts. The Valuation Office Agency’s band search gives any home’s band.
West Midlands’s councils
Average Band D in each council area, 2026–27, parish precepts included. Bars start at £2,000.
Council budgets per resident, 2026–27
Show as a table, with West Midlands
| Sandwell | West Bromwich’s councils | West Midlands | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult social care | £522 | £502 | £487 |
| Children’s social care | £317 | £351 | £290 |
| Roads and transport | £32 | £92 | £41 |
| Housing (not council homes’ rents) | £53 | £59 | £61 |
| Bins, street cleaning, environment | £137 | £111 | £119 |
| Libraries, leisure, culture | £41 | £46 | £44 |
| Planning and development | £64 | £16 | £26 |
| Public health | £103 | £106 | £78 |
| Running the council | £59 | £41 | £59 |
| Other | £33 | £25 | £19 |
| Total, schools apart | £1,360 | £1,349 | £1,234 |
Net budgeted service spending, MHCLG Revenue Account budget 2026–27, per resident (ONS mid-2025 estimates). Schools are left out: academies are paid for directly by government, so council school budgets depend on how many schools have converted. West Midlands and England: all their councils together. Police, fire and transport authorities aren’t included.
Band D: MHCLG Band D council tax 2026–27 (each authority’s own figure, excluding parish precepts) and Council Tax statistics for town and parish councils 2026–27; since 1993–94, MHCLG’s area averages including parishes.
Having a say in how West Bromwich is run
It takes about five minutes online; the deadline is 12 working days before a poll.
gov.uk ↗Type a postcode to write to each of its councillors and its MP.
WriteToThem ↗GOV.UK sends the report to the council that looks after the road.
gov.uk ↗Council and committee meetings are open to the public, with agendas and minutes online.
sandwell.gov.uk ↗Anyone can comment while an application is open for consultation.
sandwell.gov.uk ↗The rules, nomination papers and guidance for council candidates.
Electoral Commission ↗Questions about how West Bromwich is run
Does West Bromwich have a town council?
No. West Bromwich is unparished, so there is no town or parish council and no parish precept.
Who is the MP for West Bromwich?
West Bromwich is split between 2 constituencies: West Bromwich (Sarah Coombes, Labour) and Tipton and Wednesbury (Antonia Bance, Labour). Parliament’s Find your MP service matches a postcode to its MP.
How many councillors does West Bromwich have?
27 ward councillors represent West Bromwich’s 9 wards.
When are the next elections in West Bromwich?
No election is scheduled yet in Democracy Club’s list for West Bromwich’s wards. The next UK general election must be held by August 2029.
How much is council tax in West Bromwich?
Band D council tax in West Bromwich is £2,245 for 2026–27. Your bill depends on your home’s band, from A (6/9 of Band D) to H (18/9).
Who controls Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council?
Reform UK has a majority: 41 of 72 seats as elected. The council’s website lists who leads it now.
Who won the 2026 council election in West Bromwich?
In West Bromwich’s wards on 7 May 2026, Reform UK 15 · Labour 12 of the 27 seats up. Reform UK had the largest share of votes, 37.2%.
Sources: ONS ward, county division, parish, constituency lookups (Census 2021 output areas; Open Government Licence v3.0) · GOV.UK local council finder · Democracy Club candidates (CC BY 4.0) and EveryElection · UK Parliament Members API (Open Parliament Licence v3.0) · MHCLG Band D council tax, parish precepts and Revenue Account budgets 2026–27 (OGL v3.0) · ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.
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