FAQ
Reform UK Maidenhead: Frequently Asked Questions
Send an email to:
chair.maidenhead@reformuk.com
to add your question to the list.
What does Reform UK stand for nationally?
Reform UK seeks to be the democratically elected as the government of the United Kingdom. As such it will offer a comprehensive plan for government from tax to culture. At the last General Election the party did not make empty pledges, it offered a contract with the people.
Key elements of that contract are:
- Secure Borders
- Financially prudent government that will reduce tax and reward work
- Lower energy bills by ending Net Zero commitments
- revive and reignite the British economy
What does Reform UK stand for in the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead?
At a local level our priorities are:
- Getting the Borough finances under control
- Enabling fairer housing
- Raising education standards.
What does Reform UK stand for in Bracknell Forest?
At a local level our priorities are similar to those above:
- Getting the Council finances under control
- Enabling fairer housing
- Raising education standards.
Why should I stand as a Reform UK councillor?
The next elections in the constituency are the local council elections for the Royal Borough and Bracknell Forest councils currently scheduled for May 2027. There are 41 seats to win in each council. In order to win those seats we need a large number of candidates. One of them could be you.
Being a councillor means standing up for the electorate within the ward you represent, and setting the strategy and direction of the borough as a whole. Councils provide a range of important elements of local life, from education and adult social care to roads and shaping building development. Standing for Reform UK means our values and priorities will be an integral part of the decision-making process.
If you care about your community, if you want to make a difference, you should seriously consider applying to become a Reform UK councillor. Send an email to the branch today:
chair.maidenhead@reformuk.com
What does being a councillor entail?
How Much Commitment is Required?
The time commitment is in the order of 30 hours a month. Some people negotiate with their employer to re-jig their hours to fit them into a 4 day week, in order to free time for council work.
Do I Need Experience?
You don’t need to be an expert. There are plenty of opportunities to learn on the job. The council executive staff are very supportive. You will also receive support from fellow councillors and Reform branches.
Do You Get Paid?
You don’t get paid but you do receive an allowance. It is in th eorder of £9000-£10,000 per year. It is designed to compensate for the time spent on council duties and to cover incidental costs.
There is also a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA). For example, cabinet members and committee chairs receive larger allowances. A council leader’s SRA is £27,000 to £29,000 per year.
In addition to the allowance, you receive out of pocket expenses e.g. for childcare, travel, or subsistence.
Are there Personal Benefits?
Being a councillor is a selfless act of public service. However there are personal benefits. Working for the community and with other people can help to develop you as a person. You can learn leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. You will meet a wide range of people to enhance your social network. You may even leave a legacy to your community such as a building or park.
If you care about your community, if you want to make a difference, you should seriously consider applying to become a Reform UK councillor. Send an email to the branch today:
chair.maidenhead@reformuk.com
Why is Binfield South and Jennett’s Park in the Maidenhead constituency when they are really part of Bracknell?
The Boundary Commission for England is charged with, as far as possible, in the interests of fairness, ensuring an equal number of electors in each constituency. Due to population changes in Berkshire, in order to re-balance the numbers, in 2023, Twyford and Wargrave were re-allocated from Maidenhead to Wokingham, and Sonning was moved into the new Earley and Woodley constituency. To compensate for this, the former Bracknell wards of Binfield and Warfield were allocated to Maidenhead. Electors in these wards remain part of Bracknell Forest council, vote in its local elections, receive services from it and pay council tax to it, but vote with Maidenhead electors in Westminster Parliamentary elections.