Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May.
The main church will be converted into 11 flats with parking under the new scheme.
Voters tell the BBC they have switched to Reform after becoming disillusioned with Labour.
Only families in the most need will now be eligible for school uniform vouchers for their children.
Rhys Carr says the party is "no longer the right fit for me".
Adele Teale was told by Wakefield Council that the gorilla must be removed from her Stanley house.
The Reform UK-led Wakefield council is reducing the previous adminstration's £2m budget.
Voting took place across the region on Wednesday with two new Reform leaders appointed.
Panels will be installed across greenbelt land at Owlers Farm, between Ossett and Kirkhamgate.
