Following the local election results in May 2025, Reform UK have formed a political group at the LGA.
Welcome to the Reform UK Group at the LGA
Welcome to the Reform UK Group at the Local Government Association. This page brings together the key links, tools and support available to Reform UK councillors. Whether you are newly elected or experienced in local government, here you will find quick access to guidance, training and information that you might need for your role.
How we support you
The Reform UK Group Office works within the LGA to ensure Reform UK councillors can access the right advice, resources and development opportunities. The links below take you directly to the information commonly requested by councillors.
If you need more tailored support, you can contact the Reform UK Group Office directly.
Cllr Stephen Atkinson (Leader of Reform UK Group)“County Councillor Stephen Atkinson is the Leader of Lancashire County Council and represents the division of Ribble Valley Southwest. He served as leader of Ribble Valley Borough Council from January 2019 until he stood down earlier this year.
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Cllr Mick Barton (Deputy Leader of Reform UK Group)“County Councillor Mick Barton has been Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council since May 2025, following his election as the Reform UK County Councillor for Mansfield East. He brings over twenty-two years of local government experience from Mansfield District Council, where he served as Deputy Mayor, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council, Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Transformation, and Chairman of Licensing. He has also chaired the Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee on the East Midlands Combined County Authority Board and the Local Government Association’s Fire Services Committee. Since becoming Leader, Councillor Barton has delivered a highways review, an efficiency and finance review, and a new Council Plan for 2025–29. He has led reforms in Adult Social Care and SEND, completed an LGA Peer Review, and developed a local government reorganisation option submitted to government, enabling £45.2 million in efficiency savings.” |