Our Local Democracy Reporter Rated the Best
P J Lynch wins at the Celebrating Brilliant Journalism Awards
PJ Lynch with Clive Myrie. Picture: Reach Plc
May 7, 2026
P J Lynch, who covers this area for the Local Democracy Reporting Services, has been judged as the best among his peers in a recent awards ceremony.
His articles regularly appear on ActonW3.com, BrentfordTW8.com, ChiswickW4.com and EalingToday.co.uk as part of the service which is funded through the TV Licence fee.
His reports mainly on local government matters particularly housing and his investigations have resulted in several scoops over the last year including an exclusive on a councillor parking a Lamborghini in a disabled parking bay which was one of several of his stories picked up by the national press.
PJ was presented with the Local Democracy Reporter of the Year on Thursday (30 April) at the Reach plc Celebrating Brilliant Journalism awards. He is based at the publisher with his salary paid by money that comes from the BBC who oversee the programme.
The award was presented to him by broadcaster and Mastermind host Clive Myrie who also complimented him on his suit.
PJ told us afterwards, “I was over the moon to win LDR of the year, at the Reach CBJ awards, it was a great night and I’m really grateful to have been able to attend. The Local Democracy Reporting Service is a vital piece of the local media landscape and I’m proof to be a part of it.
“West London is such a diverse area with so much going on, and with such vibrant communities it makes my job much easier. I’m proud I’m able to share people’s stories all whilst ensuring Ealing, Hillingdon, and Hounslow council are held to account whether it relates to how they spend residents’ money, ensuring people are living in safe housing, or local politicians are following the rules they set for others.”
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