Leeford Allen has lived in Sutton Coldfield for many years. He lives on Plants Brook Road and is now retired. ‘‘My reasons for standing as a Conservative Parish Council candidate are firstly to work hard with my fellow councillors to maintain our heritage in Royal Sutton Coldfield. My second reason is to stand up for residents interest. We need to make this Parish Council a big success to set us apart from Birmingham as a truly special place and an ancient Royal Town.

Leeford was elected as one of the first Parish Councillors for the Royal Town in May 2016.