Former Reform UK leader Trevor Bence quits party to sit as Independent on Arun District Council

Friday, 6 November 2026 at 09:00

By Philip Keeler

The former leader of Reform UK on Arun District Council has left the party and will now sit as an Independent.

Trevor Bence, who previously defected from the Conservatives to Reform, also serves on West Sussex County Council.

He represents Aldwick East at district level and Nyetimber at county level.

In May 2026, Bence won the Nyetimber division for Reform UK at the West Sussex County Council election on 7 May 2026.

He received 2,160 votes, representing 46% of votes cast, defeating Liberal Democrat Fiona Huntley, who received 1,140 votes.

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