Reform councillor vetting chief resigns

12/11/2026

Reform UK general secretary Tom Waterhouse has resigned following controversies over the party’s screening of councillors and prospective candidates.

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Human Resources

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Finance

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Transformation

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Dudley makes strides in beating antisocial behaviour through drone initiative

Health and Social Care

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Impact of ICB cuts leads councils to moot legal challenge

ICB cuts must deliver savings and protect skills, NAO warns

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Public Property

Charnwood BC announces £4m+ funding boost for leisure and parks

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