Tribute to Councillor Kerry Jenkins

I am devastated today to hear that my ward colleague and friend, Cllr Kerry Jenkins has passed away.

Kerry was ward Councillor for Hall Green from 2014 -2018 and after the boundary changes, for Moseley from 2018.

Kerry was an incredible person, kind, clever, generous, empathetic, hard working and totally committed to both her community and her family.

She was a dedicated campaigner, especially for children and young people and her passion in standing up for youth services and SEND provision was a force to be reckoned with.

Despite being in different political parties after the elections of 2022 Kerry reached out and made me welcome as a new Councillor for Moseley, for which I will always be grateful. We soon found we had more in common than divided us and any disagreement was always dealt with respectfully and with common sense.

I shall miss her wise advice, her integrity, inclusiveness and her friendship.

Birmingham has lost a good person today.

I send my love and deepest condolences to Kerry’s children, grandchildren, mum and siblings , friends and colleagues.