Who’s Who in the West Midlands.

The local elections have reshaped how this critical region of the country is governed.

While Westminster focuses on the headlines, the real story is local. The seven metropolitan councils of the West Midlands now have a more complex political make up than ever before.

There are new political leaders and new policy priorities to navigate. From Reform UK taking outright control of two councils to Birmingham’s novel coalition agreement, we examine the movers and shakers in this new political environment.