I've lived in New Hall for most of my life. I always wanted to be a councillor for my area - being involved in politics since 1974 - and am proud to have achieved this ambition.
Deirdre has been an Edgbaston Councillor since 1999.
During this time she has served in a number of different roles on Birmingham City Council and is currently Shadow Cabinet Member for Clean Streets, Waste and Recycling, and is a member of the Co-ordinating Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Standards Committee.
