Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections 16. February 2026 (18:12) All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.(BBC News)
Reform councillor defects to Conservatives 16. February 2026 (13:45) John Roddy says he was told the area's financial issues were "not a priority" by his former party.(BBC News)