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Promoted by Nicola Dinan at Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP, on behalf of Reform UK at the same address.
Reform UK Hertsmere is an approved local branch of Reform UK.
Latest News, Explainers, Updates and Stories from Reform UK Hertsmere.
21 articles available
9 September 2026
A packed Full Council agenda includes major decisions on development, planning, community facilities and local governance — with Reform UK’s Motion of No Confidence in the Leader waiting at Item 31. With substantial unfinished business from July also ahead of it, there is a real question over whether councillors will actually reach the motion before the Council’s guillotine procedure comes into play. Here’s our plain-English guide to what’s happening, what matters to residents — and why Item 31 will be one to watch.
7 September 2026
Hertfordshire County Council is considering committing the county to the City of Sanctuary programme. Yet residents have not been properly consulted, the full policy implications have not been published and no clear assessment of the potential long-term cost has been presented. Reform UK Hertsmere opposes Hertfordshire becoming a County of Sanctuary and is demanding transparency before councillors make any commitment on behalf of more than 1.2 million residents.
7 September 2026
The Government has paused Hertfordshire’s local government reorganisation and ordered a rapid review following updated legal advice. The proposed South West Hertfordshire authority—combining Hertsmere, Watford and Three Rivers—is now on hold, while local elections in May 2027 will take place on existing council boundaries.
6 September 2026
Cllr Saul Jacob provides an update on local highways, Shenley Road improvements and the priorities he is pursuing for residents.
6 September 2026
Hertsmere member Alex Jacobs shares her first Reform UK Conference experience and explains why she returned feeling hopeful and motivated.
31 August 2026
Residents and businesses can comment on proposed Bushey High Street parking changes until 21 September 2026.
30 August 2026
New planning controls will require permission before family homes in Potters Bar can be converted into small HMOs.
28 August 2026
Resurfacing at Newberries Car Park has been rescheduled for 19 and 20 September following delays caused by severe weather.
23 August 2026
Reform UK Hertsmere will soon be out across the borough, delivering residents’ surveys, listening to local concerns and campaigning alongside our councillors.
10 August 2026
Hertfordshire’s existing 11 principal councils will be replaced by four unitary councils, bringing county and borough services together under one authority for each area.
3 August 2026
Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford will form one new unitary council responsible for all local authority services across the area.
2 August 2026
Unitary councillors will combine the responsibilities currently divided between county and borough councillors, overseeing the full range of local council services.
20 July 2026
Works finally begin, Radlett residents finally have the certainty they have been waiting for. Following confirmation that the car park will be retained and improved.
5 July 2026
Reform UK councillors have submitted a Motion of No Confidence in the Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council, calling for stable leadership, better decision-making and a renewed focus on residents.
30 June 2026
Reform UK Hertsmere will make irresponsible HMO operation harder, pursue unlicensed landlords and protect established communities with stronger licensing, inspections and enforcement.
30 June 2026
Potters Bar’s Article 4 Direction will require planning permission for new small HMOs—but not until 6 May 2027. Reform UK Hertsmere is asking why residents must remain exposed to further uncontrolled conversions throughout the waiting period.
22 June 2026
HMOs can provide lower-cost accommodation, but poorly managed properties and excessive concentrations can place unacceptable pressure on family neighbourhoods. Reform UK Hertsmere believes residents, tenants and responsible landlords deserve firm regulation and effective enforcement.
18 June 2026
Developers can now bypass Hertsmere Borough Council and submit major planning applications directly to the Planning Inspectorate. Reform UK Hertsmere says residents deserve answers, accountability and a stronger voice over development.
16 June 2026
Borough councillors represent local wards and help oversee services including planning, housing, bin collections, parking, parks and environmental health.
15 June 2026
County councillors represent larger areas and help oversee important services including education, highways, social care, libraries and public transport.
12 June 2026
County, borough and parish councils have different responsibilities. Here is a simple guide to who does what and where to get help.