Timeline for Chris Whelan
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UK Local Elections 2026Background
Chris Whelan represented Castle Bromwich on Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for Reform UK. The council's poll notice dated 10 April 2026 listed him among the candidates for the ward's three seats at the 7 May borough election.
Whelan's council tenure ended in October 2026 when he resigned his seat. The departure created one of three Castle Bromwich vacancies and ended his formal role in borough decisions and ward representation. The council scheduled a by-election to choose three replacement councillors. His public record is therefore a short period of Reform representation followed by a full departure from elected office.
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