Biography

Cllr Stephen Atkinson is Leader of Lancashire County Council and Leader of the Reform UK Group at the Local Government Association.

A district councillor since 2015, he has served in senior roles including Chair of Policy and Finance and on committees overseeing licensing, health and housing, community services, and planning and development. He has also serves as a Director at Local Enterprise Partnership and is Chair of the Lancashire Combined County Authority.

His leadership has focused on overseeing key service areas, including Finance & Overall Performance improvement, always trying as much as possible to put residents at the forefront of decision making

while shaping strategic decision-making across the County and county.

Ribble Valley South West

Casework & Updates from Your Reform Councillor

The latest news, updates and announcements from your Reform councillor, covering council activity, local campaigns, community work and the key issues affecting residents.

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February 7, 2025
Councillors agree to freeze their allowances

Reform-led Lancashire County Council has voted to freeze councillor allowances, rejecting an increase and saving £92,000 for local taxpayers.

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December 16, 2025
Lancashire County Council Civic Buildings to Proudly Fly National, County and Armed Forces Flags

Reform-led Lancashire County Council has introduced a clear and consistent flag policy for civic buildings, focusing on shared national and county identity

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January 16, 2026
World class cyclists heading to Lancashire for Tour de France 2027

Lancashire will take centre stage in one of the world's biggest sporting events, the Tour de France 2027.

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December 17, 2025
Reform Lancashire joins the Jewish community to mark the Festival of Lights

Reform councillors stood with the Jewish community to mark Chanukah and promote peace and unity.

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January 28, 2026
Flood funding breakthrough for Billington and Whalley

A major change in Environment Agency policy could finally unlock long-awaited flood defences for Billington and Whalley, following intervention by the Reform Administration at Lancashire County Council.