James Burn

James is Leader of the Opposition on Solihull Council and one of three Green Party councillors for Chelmsley Wood. James was the Green Party candidate for West Midlands Mayor in 2017.

James has lived in the West Midlands for more than 15 years and has worked across much of the region in the private, public and voluntary sectors. He is a qualified social worker and currently runs his own small business.

James has been scrutinising the WMCA since its public announcement in 2015 and has appeared on radio, TV and in the press discussing its development.