I’m Luke Parker, your elected County Councillor for Preston East and the Group Whip for Reform UK at Lancashire County Council. Alongside my work in public service, I am also a successful businessman, running a growing company that employs local people and trades nationally and internationally.

Through building a business from the ground up, I’ve learned how to manage budgets, create jobs, and deliver real results under pressure. Those same principles guide my work in politics — because taxpayers deserve the same efficiency and accountability that successful businesses demand.

My Role & Responsibilities

I presently serve a term from 05/2025 to 05/2029. In my role I participate actively in several key committees:

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  Full Council — Helping shape major decisions and policies
  
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  Audit & Governance Committee (Lancashire Combined County Authority) — Overseeing transparency, financial accountability, and governance
  
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  Urgency Committee of the Full Council — Making time-sensitive decisions when needed
  

Additionally, I contribute through external bodies and partnerships:

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  LGA - Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
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  Central Lancashire Strategic Planning Joint Advisory Committee
  
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  Community Safety Partnership — Preston
  
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  Educational Foundation of John Farrington
  

My Vision & Priorities

I believe that real change starts locally. My key policy areas include:

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  Local democracy — Ensuring your voice is heard
  
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  Fiscal responsibility — Cutting waste, keeping taxes low
  
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  Community safety — Backing strong policing and anti-crime measures
  
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  Transparency & accountability — Ensuring decisions are visible and fair
  
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  Technology with sense — EG. Opposing overreach like Digital IDs without proper safeguards
  

Every decision I take is filtered through those values. My goal is not just to be a representative, but your representative, someone you can trust to stand up, ask tough questions, and deliver.