“Local government is at its strongest when we speak with one voice to national government on the many challenges facing our sector right now, including the acute pressures that councils face along with the ever-increasing demand for their services that so many people rely upon every day.
Following confirmation that the Green Party will form a new group office at the Local Government Association following the local elections held on 7 May 2026, LGA Chair, Cllr Louise Gittins, said:
“Now that the Green Party has notified the LGA of its intention to form a Group, we will offer our support in helping them formalise a new group office.
“Local government is at its strongest when we speak with one voice to national government on the many challenges facing our sector right now, including the acute pressures that councils face along with the ever-increasing demand for their services that so many people rely upon every day.
“As cross-party Chair, I am committed to working with all our political groups to strengthen local government, champion our member councils in leading thriving communities and offer our full support to the sector for the years ahead.”
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Notes to editors:
Following the local elections held on Thursday 7 May 2026, the LGA’s political proportionality has been calculated and independently verified.
The results are as follows:
Labour 24.6%
Conservative 20.0%
Reform UK 18.7%
Liberal Democrat 17.6%
Independent 10.9%
Green 8.2%
TOTAL 100.0%
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.