LGA Political Proportionality confirmed after local elections

Following last week's local elections, the political proportionality of the Local Government Association (LGA) has been confirmed.

The data has been calculated and independently verified.

The Labour Group is still the largest group at the LGA (35.9 per cent), which means they will retain the chair position.

The Conservatives have 24.1 per cent and Liberal Democrats 17 per cent. Despite positive results last week, Reform are in fifth position on 7.8 per cent, behind Independents on 10.2 per cent.

The Greens are at 4.6 per cent and Plaid Cymru at 0.4 per cent.

Paragraph 8.3 of the LGA’s Articles of Association states: "Political groups recognised by the Association for the purposes of representation on its governance structures, and whose total share of the weighted electorate is 5% or more, shall be entitled to reasonable support from the Association to enable them to play their part in influencing parties on behalf of Member Authorities."

LGA Officials have already held introductory meetings with Reform UK and the make-up of the LGA Board and of all its boards and committees will now be recalculated to reflect the revised proportionality.

The new chair and board will be elected at the annual meeting of the General Assembly on 1 July 2025 and, over the summer, the group offices will confirm their appointments to all other LGA formal roles ahead of the new LGA year that begins from 1 September 2025.

The LGA offers support and resources for new councillors on their website.