England local elections 2025

The council has a new Reform UK representative while a Conservative retains her seat.

Kevin Pardy was recovering from a rare condition during May's local election campaign in Shropshire.

Newbie councillors are navigating how to deal with other parties on councils in no overall control.

The party, which took control in May, says the review of spending will "take as long as it takes".

Reform says a team lead by an as-yet unnamed tech entrepreneur will review council spending in Kent.

After election success for Reform UK, Martin Griffiths says he will "consult on our priorities".

Steve Jarvis takes over as leader and says his party will focus on SEND provision and highways.

New council leader Linden Kemkaran has been sworn in at a meeting in Maidstone.