The battle to take political control of Birmingham
The battle to take control of Birmingham City Council is highly unpredictable due to multiple non-traditional party candidates and low predicted turnout. Labour's dominance is being challenged, and a single party winning a majority is unlikely.
Birmingham's local election is highly unpredictable with multiple candidates from non-traditional parties. Labour's dominance is being challenged after losing a seat in the 2024 general election. The city council has 101 seats, and no single party is expected to win the 51 seats needed for a majority. A joint administration is likely for the first time in over a decade. The ongoing bin strike is a dominant campaign issue, with a proposed deal announced by the ruling Labour group 10 days before polling. The strike, which began in January 2025, has disrupted waste collections. The city council was declared effectively bankrupt in September 2023 but now claims to be financially stable.
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