Opposing Reducing Scrutiny at Kent County Council Meetings
At the Kent County Meeting of 21 May 2026, the Reform administration proposed, and passed, a reduction in the time of opposition groups to respond to Leaders Announcements.
22 May 2026
National News
Hazel Grove
Former Deputy Leader of Stockport Labour, Cllr Joe Barratt, joins Lib Dem group on Stockport Council
Cllr Joe Barratt has now joined the Lib Dem team running Stockport Council, after leaving the Labour party last September, when he criticised Keir Starmer for “sleepwalking into a Reform government”.
22 May 2026
Summer Events
There are many fantastic events taking place across the Wells and Mendip Hills this summer. I have listed some below - please...
22 May 2026
Jake Austin has been announced as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Makerfield by-election
Jake Austin has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Makerfield in the upcoming by-election, pledging to champion local issues that matter most to residents.
22 May 2026
Why are the Conservatives and Independents working with Reform in Ross?
Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Herefordshire Council Councillor Terry James wrote to the Hereford Times. In the letter he attacks the coalition formed in Ross-on-Wye linking Independents, Conservatives and Reform
22 May 2026
Oxfordshire
First Female Leader of Chewell in 30 years Announced
Liberal Democrat councillor Lesley McLean has been appointed Leader of Cherwell District Council, becoming the first woman to lead the authority in 30 years.
21 May 2026