Doncaster Mayor Jones Appoints Four Labour Cabinet Members After Electoral Shake-Up

Recent local government developments in Yorkshire show a mix of political shifts and appointments. In Scarborough, the newly formed Reform-led Town Council will hold its inaugural meeting on May 14, including the selection of its first Town Mayor and setting governance procedures, with Reform UK having won a dominant 11 of 15 seats. In Doncaster, Mayor Ros Jones was re-elected for a fourth term despite Reform UK gaining a majority on the council; she appointed only four Labour councillors to her cabinet, including Glyn Jones as deputy mayor, while inviting Reform UK and Conservative councillors to participate in an informal executive group without guaranteed decision-making power. This arrangement reflects a pragmatic approach to governance despite Labour's minority status on the council. Meanwhile, in Wakefield, the youngest councillor elected last year was appointed to the cabinet, signaling a generational shift and continuity in addressing local issues such as infrastructure and safety. These developments illustrate ongoing political realignments and efforts to balance representation, governance, and service delivery across Yorkshire councils.