September marked the formal establishment of the Reform UK Group Office at the LGA. That milestone was about presence – ensuring our councillors had a seat at the table. The next stage is about influence.
In recent weeks, Reform councillors have taken up positions across the LGA’s boards, committees and working groups, ensuring our values are represented in discussions that shape national policy.
Whether the issue is finance, planning, housing or local government reorganisation, our focus remains the same: championing competence, accountability and common sense in local government.
Our approach is constructive but clear. We engage respectfully in cross-party forums, recognising that good ideas can come from any corner, while always staying true to the principles that brought us here.
Reform councillors are bringing a new tone to debate – direct, grounded in experience, and focused on practical outcomes for residents.
The establishment of our group office was the first step in ensuring Reform UK has a strong and credible voice in the sector.
The next step is to use that voice effectively, influencing not just policy, but the culture of local government itself. That means showing that politics done properly can be professional, principled and effective.