About AndrewAndrew Mitchell MP has been the Member of Parliament for Sutton Coldfield since 2001.

Ken Wood represents Sutton New Hall ward, covering Wylde Green, Walmley, Thimble End and Minworth.''Walmley, Minworth and Wylde Green are facing a problem more serious than any they have dealt with for a generation. The Labour run Council are planning to build 5,000 homes on their doorstep. This will not only spoil the surrounding countryside but also create numerous problems for the area.

Jane Mosson has lived in Four Oaks for many years and has a grandson at a local primary school. ‘‘We are privileged to live in a beautiful area and I want to help to make sure it remains that way. I would like to see enhanced cleaning and extra bins throughout the area. I have worked in management within mail order, IT, tele-communications and currently in shop fitting and am used to working to budgets and keeping costs down.

Sam lives locally and has been involved in local politics for many years. Sam is passionate about the community and is involved in a number of local organisations.

Simon Ward has lived in Four Oaks for 16 years and raised his family here. ‘‘I am an accountant by training and am a partner in my own corporate finance practice, advising   growing  businesses. Outside work and family I am a keen runner and a member of the finance committee of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. I see the new council as a great opportunity for our local voice to be heard.

Charlotte Hodivala grew up in Sutton and spent the last nine years living in Trinity Ward and has two children attending a local state primary school. She is a sales manager for a major healthcare manufacturer . ‘‘I am standing for Town Council because I am Sutton through and through, having lived here nearly all my life.

Ewan Mackey is married with two children aged 9 and 15 and runs two successful businesses, supplying equipment to emergency services and DVD transfer business. He has lived on Lichfield Road for 18 years and represents this area on Birmingham City Council. ‘‘I am standing because I believe this Parish Council needs strong Conservative leadership to make it a success.

Dr. Nitish Raut has lived in Sentry Way for 8 years. He is married and has two children. He works as a Consultant in NHS.  I am passionate about maintaining our green belt and looking after the health of our people. My active involvement with various community groups while organising health awareness drives, made me want to stand for the Parish Council.

Keith Ward lives on Wheatmore Road. ‘‘I have lived in Sutton all of my life. I have run one of the Town's best known pubs (The Station) for 13 years and am a board member for the Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District. It was my involvement with the BID that made me want to stand for the Parish Council. Sutton needs local people with local knowledge backed up by an experienced and organised party.