About - Solihull and Meriden Labour

We are Solihull and Meriden Constituency Labour party, your local party which combines the Constituencies of Solihull West & Shirley and Meriden & Solihull East.

We also work closely alongside our nearby Constituency Labour Parties so that views from all Members who live in Solihull are heard.

Labour also has a vibrant set of branches across the borough.
These are:
Solihull West and Shirley:
– Shirley
– Lyndon and Olton
– Blythe and St Alphege

Meriden & Solihull East:
– Meriden, Chelmsley Wood and Fordbridge
– Elmdon and Silhill
– Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common

We also have a lively Women’s Branch that Women members are welcome to attend. Check out the photos below!

Our Constituency Labour Party Executive Committee includes:

Chair: Stuart Hedley

Secretary and LGBT Officer: Tom Gilmore

Vice Chair for Campaigns and Communications & Social Media Officer: Sarah Alan

Vice Chair for Membership: Nick Stephens

Treasurer: David Podmore

Women’s Branch Secretary, Disability Officer and Former Councillor: Hazel Dawkins

Political Education & Training Officer and Policy Officer: David Brittin

Youth Officer: Sam Eathorne

Women's Branch Monthly Coffee Morning!
Supporting our local organisations with Christmas presents!
International Women's Day 2026 - Asking the public important questions!
Women's Branch Annual Christmas celebration!