Reform picks leaders of its newly controlled councils, as approach on transport begins to shape up

There was little clarity about what would be the implications for local transport policy when Reform UK swept to power in ten councils at the beginning of the month. Deniz Huseyin charts progress so far.

Transport and net zero polices are set to come under scrutiny at several councils across England in the wake of the local elections on 1 May.

Reform UK made huge gains, taking control of 10 councils from the Conservatives as well as becoming the largest party in four other authorities with No Overall Control (NOC).

The party took control in Derbyshire, Kent, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Doncaster, North Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and Durham.

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