councilleadership on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/councilleadership/Recent content in councilleadership on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000Reform UK Takes the Helm at Cannock Chase Councilhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/reform-uk-takes-the-helm-at-cannock-chase-council/Sat, 23 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/reform-uk-takes-the-helm-at-cannock-chase-council/Cannock Chase Council has ushered in a new chapter with Reform UK’s historic rise to leadership, marking the first time the party controls this Midlands authority. Following the May 7 elections, the council shifted to no overall control as Labour lost its majority. Labour’s presence dramatically declined, with prominent figures including former leader Steve Thornley, deputy leader Garry Samuels, and cabinet members Sue Thornley and David Williams losing their seats. The party’s representation dropped from 18 to 10 seats.