Sandwell councillor Ritchie Massey is operating Massey's Cafe despite permission being refused.
Jonathan James Fox was elected to Sandwell Council at the local elections on 7 May.
Many West Midlands local authorities are under no overall control, signalling difficult times ahead.
In the town centres some shoppers said concerns about immigration was a key issue.
Reform takes control of the two Black Country authorities as Labour and the Tories lose seats.
Labour has run Sandwell Council since 1979 but there are signs the party's grip is under threat.
Passengers on the tram system in West Bromwich deliver their thoughts ahead of polling day on 7 May.
Key information voters need as the local elections get closer.
BBC News visits Wednesbury to ask residents about their local election issues.
