Reform UK Poised to Shape 2026 Dudley Council Elections Sunday, January 4, 2026 reformuk dudley localelections councilelections conservatives labour electoralcalculus midlands politics councillors The 2026 council elections in Dudley may bring substantial change, with Reform UK emerging as a formidable contender. The Dudley Council consists of 72 councillors, each representing one of the borough’s 24 wards with … Read More
How Reform UK Ended 20 Years of Conservative Control in Worcestershire in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 reformuk worcestershire localgovernment elections conservatives counciltax budget cabinet unitary politics In 2025, Worcestershire witnessed a dramatic political upheaval that reshaped the county’s governance and set the stage for substantial changes ahead. Reform UK captured minority control of Worcestershire County Council, … Read More
Security Boosted After Anti-Racism Protest Disrupts Reform UK Council Meeting Friday, December 19, 2025 reformuk staffordshire protest antiracism security council racism demonstration scarf democracy Staffordshire County Council, led by Reform UK in the Midlands, increased its security measures after a recent anti-racism protest disrupted a full council meeting. During last Thursday’s session, members of Stafford Campaign … Read More
Reform UK Leadership Faces Criticism Over Decline in Midlands Pothole Repairs Saturday, December 6, 2025 staffordshire potholes reformuk highways roadworks localgovernment roadmaintenance infrastructure funding politics Staffordshire County Council, now under Reform UK leadership, has been criticised for a notable decrease in pothole repairs since the new administration took office earlier this year. Data shows that from May to October, the … Read More
Tory Defections to Reform UK Draw Criticism from Dudley Council Leader Tuesday, November 11, 2025 dudley reformuk conservative defections council politics elections midlands byelection councillors Dudley Council has witnessed a growing presence of Reform UK as two more Conservative councillors, Cllr James Clinton and Cllr Jason Thorne from Pedmore ward, officially joined the party on November 9. This move boosts Reform … Read More
County East-West Split Plan ‘Stacks Up Better’ Than Any Other Option Sunday, November 9, 2025 staffordshire localgovernment reorganisation unitaryauthorities eastwestsplit reformuk pwc council governance equity Staffordshire County Council leaders have reaffirmed their support for a local government reorganisation (LGR) plan dividing the county into two unitary authorities: an eastern and a western council. Backed by the Reform … Read More