VOTE SHAZ MALIK 7th May 2026! CHORLEY NORTH WEST
"People Before Politics, (PBP) and Common Sense Approach for Chorley Residents”
Reform UK - Chorley Lancashire
Why I’m Standing
Hi, I’m Shaz Malik. Chorley is my home. I live here. I work here. I care about what happens here.
I believe in one simple principle, people before politics, (PBP) and common sense approach for Chorley.
I’m not a career politician. I step up, listen, and get things done. Below are some examples of what our team has achieved.
Chorley is a proud market town. Hard-working. Strong. That matters and it deserves proper representation.
Right now, Chorley is like a football match with only one team on the pitch.
No challenge. No accountability. That’s why decisions don’t improve. I’ll ask the questions others won’t
and put new motions into play.
I’m standing to bring balance back.
Protecting Chorley Residents at Night
We launched a community support initiative called TaxiWatch, a neighbourhood watch on wheels. Local taxi drivers helped keep an extra eye on our town during the night, reporting suspicious activity and supporting community safety. It was not about politics, it was about people stepping up and using the strength of our local community.
During that same time our actions also helped save a young man’s life from a burning car. Moments like that are a reminder that real leadership is not about words, it is about taking action when your community needs you most.
Supporting Chorley Families in Times of Need
I started working with a church, one Christmas ten years ago supporting the homeless. When Helping Hands Chorley was established, we then began our own support network to help families who were struggling in Chorley because we believe in supporting our local community.
We set up two small food banks to make sure local people could get help when they needed it most, with no referrals needed. There was no outside support. It was local people pulling together to help each other. I believe charity begins at home.
Supporting Mental Health in Our Community
Mental health is something that matters to me and it comes from a personal place. Like many people, I’ve had moments where things haven’t always been easy. Sometimes we put on a brave face and say we’re fine when we’re really not.
That’s why supporting mental health initiatives locally, including helping launch a support hub in Chorley, has been important to me. Men’s mental health especially, needs more attention because too often people struggle in silence.
At the end of the day mental health affects everyone, men and women alike. None of us should feel judged for speaking up or asking for support. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is simply be honest and look out for one another.
Supporting our Elderly Community
Our elderly community were unable to get a taxi outside Henry Tate. On Tuesdays, when the market stalls were in place, taxis couldn’t park at the bottom taxi rank, leaving many people to carry their shopping up the hill.
After eight years of this problem existing we were able to reach a positive outcome for everyone. The public now has easier access to taxis, especially our elderly customers and those who rely on accessible transport. It shows that with persistence and the right people involved, real change can happen.
This was achieved through direct liaison with LCC and took over a year to finalise and make the changes. Real change only comes when you put effort into something.
Protecting Women and Vulnerable People
We helped bring concerns about taxi safety to the forefront by supporting research with the University of Central Lancashire into how safe passengers feel when using taxis across Lancashire.
The aim was simple: to give the public a voice and push for higher standards so taxis are safe, trusted and accessible for everyone, especially women, elderly passengers and vulnerable people. We all have a duty of care to protect our women and children now more than ever.
We could have sat back and ignored it, but instead we raised the concern on a national level, bringing attention to issues that were later echoed in Baroness Casey’s 2025 report.
Thinking about Chorley as a Whole
When plans for a waste plant near Adlington raised serious concerns, we spoke up.
This was about standing up for Chorley and making sure local voices were heard. Development decisions must consider the people who live and work here, not just the paperwork behind closed doors.
Local elections are on 7th May 2026.
If you support a common sense approach and putting people first, I hope to earn your support.