Hi, my name is Kabeer Kher, and I am standing for Reform UK in Yare & Necton

It's time for real change in Norfolk County Council.

Full statement

For too long, both Labour and the Conservatives have prioritised local government reorganisation over democracy itself. They tried to cancel county-wide elections for two years in a row, denying residents their rightful voice. Thankfully, due to the judicial review brought by Reform UK they have been forced to have an election.

I'm deeply concerned about Norfolk County Council's mounting debt — more than £900m in recent reports — which risks burdening our children and grandchildren for a generation. We must act now to curb wasteful spending and bring the council's finances under control.

Drawing on my extensive business experience, I will work tirelessly to identify efficiencies, eliminate waste, and tackle this debt crisis head-on. While the council faces many obligations handed down from Westminster, there is still significant scope to deliver better value for taxpayers' money.

My career spans financial services, property, hospitality, and telecommunications. I've worked as both an employee and a business owner, so I truly understand the everyday pressures facing families and businesses in Yare & Necton. Locally, I've been actively involved in community efforts — most recently raising vital funds for Christian Aid and the Royal British Legion.

I've lived in Mid Norfolk for over a decade with my wife and children. In 2023, my family suffered greatly from local flooding, reinforcing my conviction that we urgently need stronger flood defences across Yare & Necton to protect homes and livelihoods.

My top priority for the county council is to tackle the enormous debt and deficit Norfolk has been saddled with through years of Conservative mismanagement and failure.

Together, we can restore accountability, cut waste, protect our services, and put local people first.

Vote Reform UK in the Yare & Necton election — for common sense, for change, and for you.

I’d love to hear what matters most to you. You can contact me at:
kabeer.kher@midnorfolkbranchreform.uk or visit my website at www.kabeerkher.com