Voting begins in West Midlands local elections as polls open

Polls for the 2026 local elections have opened across the West Midlands, with voters now able to cast their ballots.

There are all-out elections in Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Sandwell, Solihull and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

A third of seats are up for election in Dudley, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, Cannock Chase and Redditch.

There are no elections being held in Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00 BST.