Reform loses former council leader as councillor switches to Independent

The former leader of Reform on Arun District Council has left the party and is now serving as an Independent councillor.

Trevor Bence, who also serves on West Sussex County Council, represents Nyetimber at county level and Aldwick East on the district council.

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Trevor Bence, Arun District Council

He initially defected to Reform from the Conservatives.

Mr Bence has been approached for comment.

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