Birmingham councillor Waseem Zaffar dies aged 44 as tributes hail “tireless advocate” for community

Birmingham City Council has confirmed the death of Councillor Waseem Zaffar, who represented Lozells for more than a decade. He held several senior cabinet roles and was closely involved in major city policies. Tributes have been paid from across the political spectrum, with colleagues reflecting on his career, his community work, and his impact on public life in Birmingham. We’ll take a closer look at his record and the reaction following his death.