“In just 100 days, Reform has shown that things can be done differently.”

Reform UK, which took control of Barnsley Council in May, following 52 years of Labour administration has reflected on the first 100 days.

The Council leader and deputy leader have voiced pride in their party for changes made by their administration.

Council leader Coun William Brown said: “For 52 years, Labour ran Barnsley Council. In just 100 days, Reform has shown that things can be done differently.

“We promised the people of Barnsley that we would put common sense back at the heart of local government, focus on frontline services and end the political posturing – and we are delivering.”

The party said it was taking its first steps towards ending ‘woke politics’ when they introduced a new policy on flag-flying.

It will see only the Union Flag, St George’s Cross, and Barnsley coat of arms flown atop of the town hall, with some exceptions such as Armed Forces Week.

Deputy leader, Coun Edward Dillingham said: “Our town hall is not a free advertising space for every pressure group, nor should it be used to promote whatever woke special interest is being pushed at the time.”

The party said they had worked with waste management crews to identify practical ways to support them in delivering a more reliable service for locals.

Coun Brown said: “Getting green bin collections back on track is about getting the basics right. Our focus is on supporting frontline services and delivering the reliable council services local people depend on every day.”

They have announced £10 million of investment to improve crumbling roads across the borough, with focus on permanent all-weather repairs and long-lasting drainage improvements.

Coun Brown said: “Temporary fixes are frustrating for motorists and poor value for taxpayers. This £10 million investment is about getting back to basics and ending the cycle of patch-up repairs.”

Plans for a vast solar farm between Grimethorpe, Cudworth and Brierley was rejected by all Reform councillors, siding with residents fighting to protect the farmland.

Coun Dillingham, said: “Barnsley’s countryside is not a blank canvas for industrial-scale development. Britain needs secure, reliable and affordable energy – but developments must be right for local communities.”