Who will run Birmingham next? Come and have your say.

It’s The Dispatch’s first ever elections hustings

With the local elections approaching, join The Dispatch for a live hustings bringing together leading political figures for a conversation about the future of the city.

This is your chance to hear directly from leading figures across the city’s main political parties, and to put their own questions to them.

From housing and regeneration to public services, transport and the city’s finances, the discussion will tackle the issues that matter most in Birmingham right now.


Confirmed speakers include:

Cllr John Cotton (Labour, Leader of Birmingham City Council)

Roger Harmer (Liberal Democrats)

Robert Alden (Conservative)

Julien Pritchard (Green Party)

Jex Parkin (Reform UK)

Sam Forsyth (Harborne, Quinton & Oscott Independents)

Akhmed Yakoob (Independent Candidate Alliance)



📅 Date & time: Monday 27th April, 6:30pm start (approx. 90 minutes)

📍 Venue: The Priory Rooms, Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull Street Birmingham, B4 6AF

🎟Tickets: £3 for Dispatch members, £5 for everyone else


The discussion will be chaired and moderated by Lewis Warner, Political Reporter at ITV News Central.


Hosted by The Dispatch - an independent newsroom supported by more than 34,000 subscribers - this event is part of our mission to bring high-quality journalism and meaningful public discussion to the city.


Places are limited. Book early to secure your seat.