Labour have gained another local seat from the Conservatives.
Peter Griffiths defeated defending councillor Barbara Wood with a majority of 337 votes to become Kings Norton’s second Labour councillor alongside Steve Bedser. (*majority figure corrected)
| Name | Party | Votes | % Poll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Robert Michael |
Liberal Democrats | 285 | 4.67 |
| Griffiths Peter James Llewelyn |
The Labour Party Candidate | 2,762 | 45.22 |
| Hickman Ged |
Green Party Candidate | 253 | 4.14 |
| Waldron Frances Ann |
British National Party | 350 | 5.73 |
| Wood Barbara Iris |
The Conservative Party Candidate |
2,425 | 39.70 |
Electorate: 16,872
Majority: 337
Total votes for ward: 6,108
Total percentage votes for ward: 36.20
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