Welcome Cllr James Clinton & Cllr Jason Thorne to Reform UK Stourbridge

Reform UK Stourbridge is delighted to welcome two hardworking local councillors to our branch: Cllr James Clinton and Cllr Jason Thorne, both representing the Pedmore & Stourbridge East ward on Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. Their commitment to residents and hands-on approach to casework make them an important addition to our team and to the growing Reform movement across the Black Country.

Local media have confirmed their switch to Reform UK, underlining the momentum behind a common-sense alternative to the status quo in local government (Black Country Radio). You can view their official council profiles here: Cllr James Clinton and Cllr Jason Thorne. The council’s CMIS page provides a live snapshot of party affiliations (Dudley CMIS).

Who Our New Councillors Are

James Clinton has represented Pedmore & Stourbridge East since 2021, building a reputation for practical problem-solving and responsiveness to residents. Historic records show he has served on licensing and scrutiny bodies, giving him useful experience in the nuts and bolts of council decision-making (archival profile). Jason Thorne, elected in 2024, has been active on local issues, working closely with residents’ groups and community organisations (council profile).

Policy Focus: Community First, Value for Money

Reform UK’s local priorities are clear: protect frontline services, cut waste, and deliver value for money. With two dedicated ward councillors joining our branch, we will sharpen our focus on:

• Fixing local basics — roads, bins, street safety — with measurable targets and transparent updates.
• Championing planning that respects community character and infrastructure capacity.
• Demanding rigorous scrutiny of council spending to prioritise residents over bureaucracy.

Public Reaction & Local Context

Recent coverage of local defections shows growing appetite for a fresh approach in Dudley Borough (Black Country Radio). Residents consistently tell us they want honest communication, prompt casework and a visible presence on the doorstep. Bringing Cllr Clinton and Cllr Thorne into Reform UK Stourbridge helps us deliver exactly that.

Historical Thread: From Casework to Change

Pedmore & Stourbridge East has seen active representation over multiple election cycles. Experience on committees and scrutiny panels has equipped our councillors with practical tools to challenge under-performance and shape better policy outcomes. That institutional knowledge, now aligned with Reform UK’s people-first platform, will help turn resident feedback into action.

What This Means for Stourbridge

With Clinton and Thorne on board, our branch strengthens its ability to:

• Escalate casework faster and track resolutions publicly.
• Table evidence-based questions and motions that focus on value for money.
• Hold decision-makers to account with clear updates for residents.

Get Involved

If you want practical change in Stourbridge, we’d love you on the team. Join our mailing list, volunteer for community action days, or come to our next open meeting. Visit Reform UK to learn more and get involved.

📚 Source Links (verified)

• Black Country Radio – “Two more Dudley councillors defect to Reform UK”
• Dudley Council – Cllr James Clinton
• Dudley Council – Cllr Jason Thorne
• Dudley CMIS – Councillors (party snapshot)
• Historic profile – Cllr James Clinton (archival context)

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