As we approach the end of the year, the LGA’s Reform UK Group – with only a few months under its belt – has carried out much of the good work it set out to do in September.
Our Reform UK councillors have taken part in corporate peer challenges, alongside contributing to the LGA’s various boards and committees.
Last month, after much speculation, we saw the Chancellor release her Budget. This Budget will be deeply felt by local people, with council tax rises across the board.
We are pleased that Reform UK is now able to put forward a strong voice in forming the LGA’s response to the Budget, working cross-party to ensure our members feel their concerns are heard.
“We are working cross-party to ensure our members feel their concerns are heard”
We are also looking forward to next year’s May elections. With many local elections having already been postponed by central government, we feel strongly that there should be no more inexcusable delays, so the people we represent are able to exercise their right to vote on 7 May 2026.
As we are now within six months of these elections, we are also urging the LGA to reaffirm its commitment to the Gould Principle – that no electoral law changes should apply to elections happening within six months of implementation.
It is absolutely vital that our councillors and candidates do not face any unnecessary disruption in this crucial run-up period.