Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Information about Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottinghamshire.

This page brings together key facts about the Government’s plans to significantly change the way local councils are set up across England, including in Nottinghamshire.

Here you’ll find information on what’s happening, the proposals being developed, answers to common questions, and how you can have your say.

The page will be updated regularly as the process moves forward.

Background

In late 2024, the Government published a white paper describing a national programme of devolution and reform to local government.

It means that the way local councils in England are organised is being fundamentally changed for the first time in 50 years. 

In places like Nottinghamshire, local services are currently delivered under what is known as a ‘two-tier’ council structure.

This means that some services are delivered by a borough or district council, and others are provided by Nottinghamshire County Council. Within Nottinghamshire, we also have Nottingham City Council which is a ‘unitary’ council providing all services to the communities it serves.

Between them, these councils are responsible for a vast range of local services. The county council provides things like social care for children and adults, education services and transport, while district and borough councils are responsible for services such as bin collections, planning, and leisure centres. Nottingham City Council provides all of these council services to the communities it serves.

This structure dates back to 1974. The way we live our lives has changed substantially since then, and the Government believes services could be delivered more efficiently and effectively by having fewer councils.

In February 2025, the Government asked local councils to work together to draw up initial proposals for new organisations that are:

  • Simpler and more efficient
  • Better value for money
  • Closer to communities
  • Able to deliver joined-up services.

Formal consultation is expected in early 2026, with a government decision on the final proposals that are submitted for Nottinghamshire not expected until spring 2026.

More information about LGR in Nottinghamshire can be found on the LGR Notts website (Opens in a new window). 

Timeline so far

November 2025

Broxtowe Borough Council voted to reject proposals for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire at a meeting of the Council's Cabinet on 27 November. This followed a debate at Full Council on 26 November. 

As part of their decision making, Members considered the business cases for Option 1b, Option 1e and Option Bii (Nottingham City expanded boundaries) and unanimously decided that they did not wish to support any of these proposals.

A Potential Impact Assessment Report was also considered, which outlines the potential impacts of LGR on Broxtowe residents. It was agreed that this would be submitted to Government.

View the Potential Impacts of LGR on Broxtowe Borough Council and Residents (.pdf)(193kb)(Opens in a new window) 

Members also agreed to write to the Secretary of State highlighting that the Council was not against Local Government Reorganisation in principle, but to call for the process to be halted in order for it to be considered more fully. 

October 2025

At a Council meeting held on 15 October 2025 the following motion was submitted by M Radulovic MBE.

This Council notes with concern that this week the Labour-led Nottingham City Council proposed to submit an “expanded city” model for Local Government Reorganisation.  This would involve taking in parts of Broxtowe and has not included appropriate public engagement or formal consultation with other affected Councils.

This Council therefore resolves to:
1.   Register our objection to any attempt to split up Broxtowe.  
2.   Write to Nottingham City Council and the Secretary of State outlining our objections that this model is being put forward without detailed due process being followed, or a rigorous needs-based cost assessment being made. 
3.   Write to both Members of Parliament that cover Broxtowe setting out our significant concerns and ask them for support in objecting to the “expanded City” model proposals.

Read letter issued to the Secretary of State(.pdf)(197KB)(Opens in a New Window)

Read letter issued to Alex Norris MP(.pdf)(197KB)(Opens in a New Window)

Read letter issued to Juliet Campbell(.pdf)(197KB)(Opens in a New Window)

Read letter issued to Nottingham City Council(.pdf)(197KB)(Opens in a New Window)

Summer 2025

A county-wide six week period of engagement ran from Monday 4 August until Sunday 14 September to give residents an opportunity to share their views before any final decisions are made.

View the results report The future of Local Government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Engagement Report (.pdf) (1.4mb) (Opens in a New Window)

Surveys were sent out to residents in Broxtowe to express their views on the issue, along with some additional Broxtowe specific questions. The results will be used to shape final proposal to the government in November 2025. 71% of the 12,507 respondents said they did not support any of the options.

View the results report for the Broxtowe LGR consultation(.pdf)(634KB)((Opens in a New Window)

Proposals

News

You can read all of the Council's LGR press releases below.

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