Reform UK councils have announced their opposition to the ongoing local government reform plans affecting counties including Suffolk and Norfolk.

The entities involved

• Reform UK →

  right-wing populist political party

  • Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.Mon 17:37
  • Peter Cooper, representing Reform UK, contested the Hamworthy East seat.Fri 13:31
• Suffolk →

  county of England

  • Iran and Russia are accused of using proxies to operate within Britain.Sun 16:06
  • A Trust operating in Suffolk experienced a data breach involving the medical records of Noah Woods, which was reported to the ICO.Sun 14:51
• Norfolk →

  county in East Anglia, England, UK

  • Andrew Crook has taken on a role representing industry standards within the Norfolk region.Mon 13:16
  • Anglian Water is planning a new desalination plant in Norfolk, with Mablethorpe as a potential site, and a second plant in Lincolnshire, with Bacton as a potential site.Mon 07:33

Related events

• Local government reorganization is underway in Norfolk, alongside ministerial decisions bypassing parliamentary approval.Fri 09:32
• Norfolk County Council is urging Andy Burnham to consider a mayoral election, representing the interests of Norfolk residents.Jul 4
• Suffolk council is challenging government's plans regarding local authority structure through legal action.Jun 20
• Broadland and Norfolk are undergoing a larger administrative restructuring that began on May 26, 2026.Jun 7