Reform UK Takes Council Leadership | Sheffield News

Kirklees Council has a new leader—Sarah Wood, head of Reform UK—who won a secret ballot with 36 votes to Andrew Cooper’s 30, marking their third leadership attempt. Wood’s first move? Building an all-Reform cabinet, assigning key portfolios like housing and education, and defining each member’s power—all to be formalized with the Chief Executive. Current CEO Steve Mawson steps back from leadership but will collaborate with Wood to craft a policy framework that aligns promises with the budget. She’ll also select councillors for external boards and charities. With the council’s direction now set, the real work begins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62bea44b7a556687