Politics
A by-election for the parliamentary constituency of Hodge Hill took place on July 15, 2004 after the resignation of sitting MP Terry Davis. It was won by Liam Byrne.
The Hodge Hill Ward is currently represented by three Labour councillors at the Birmingham City Council; Gill Beddows, Mike Nangle (a former Lord Mayor) and Anita Ward.
Hodge Hill Ward has adopted a Ward Support Officer with the current holder of the title being John Lerwill.
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