Councillor Sardul Marwa MBE was elected as the 73rd Mayor of Solihull on Tuesday 26 May at the first Full Council meeting following the local elections. His term will run from 2026 to 2027.
The new mayor has been a local councillor in Solihull since 2023 representing the Conservative Party in St Alphege ward. He was re-elected in May to represent the new St Alphege with Monkspath and Hillfield ward.
Since becoming a councillor in Solihull, Councillor Marwa has been Chairman of the Licensing Committee and has also served on the Planning Committee, Police and Crime Panel, Children’s Services and Education Scrutiny Board, and the Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board.
The Mayor’s professional career has consisted of work within the electrical industry and after this, work in prisoner finance at HM Prison Birmingham. He began his commitment to public service at Birmingham City Council as an elected councillor from 1982 to 1988, accepting senior responsibilities such as the Chair of Race Relations and Equal Opportunities Committee. Throughout these years he also chaired the Birmingham C1 Police Consultative Committee, involving duties of community engagement during the aftermath of the Handsworth Riots.
In recognition of his dedication to community service and helping young people, the Mayor was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. He also served as a Justice of the Peace from 1995 to 2019, sitting on the adult court bench dealing with serious cases.
As Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Marwa will be supported in his role by his wife Mrs Satnam Marwa, as the Mayoress.
Following his appointment the Mayor of Solihull said:
“I am extremely honoured to be appointed as the 73rd Mayor of Solihull. During my time as Mayor, I am committed to serving all residents of the borough with dignity, fairness and inclusivity, while continuing to promote civic pride, community cohesion and opportunities for future generations.”
At the same Full Council meeting on 26 May, Councillor Alan Feeney was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Solihull.