Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Government launches consultation - take part now

The government has launched a consultation on LGR in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and anyone can take part. We are encouraging residents, organisations and partners including the police, NHS and education providers to have their say on the Government led statutory consultation as part of the ongoing proposals for LGR in the area.

This website will provide you with all the information you need to know about LGR in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including maps and details of the three options being considered for the area. You can view these on our proposals webpage.

The consultation will run for seven weeks from 5 February until 26 March 2026. You can read our full news story about the consultation, linked from the bottom of this webpage.

Copies of the survey will be available in all council libraries and civic buildings or you can complete the survey online using the link below:

https://consult.communities.gov.uk/local-government-reorganisation/nottinghamshire-and-nottingham/

What is LGR?

In December 2024, Central Government announced plans for the biggest reorganisation of local government in England in over 50 years. The reorganisation aims to create more efficient and effective local government, potentially leading to streamlined services and cost savings.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) will change the structure and responsibilities of local councils.

In Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, local services are currently delivered under what is known as a ‘two-tier’ council structure. LGR means we will move to a single-tier system of unitary councils where just one council will deliver all the services you receive.

In Nottinghamshire, there are nine existing local authorities. Under LGR, all nine would be abolished, to create new unitary councils with a higher population of residents.

Read more about the current structures in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire: Who we are | LGR.

It is being proposed that two new unitary councils should be created for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to replace the current nine. Read more about the proposals: Proposals | LGR

You can watch the short video opposite to find out a bit more about what LGR is.

Options submitted to Government on 28 November

It is being proposed that two new unitary councils should be created for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to replace the current nine. Three separate options were submitted to Government on 28 November 2025.

Option 1b is supported by Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council. This proposal recommends the creation of two new unitary councils:

Nottingham Council - comprising Broxtowe, Gedling, and Nottingham City.
Nottinghamshire Council - comprising Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe.

Option 1e is supported by Bassetlaw District Council, Gedling Borough Council, Mansfield District Council and Newark and Sherwood District Council. This north-south proposal recommends the creation of two new unitary councils:

Sherwood Forest (North Nottinghamshire) – comprising Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Gedling, Mansfield, and Newark and Sherwood.
Nottingham and South Nottinghamshire (South Nottinghamshire) – comprising Broxtowe, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.

Option Bii is supported by Nottingham City Council. This proposal includes a boundary review, and recommends the creation of two new unitary councils:

• Southwest - comprising parts of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe combined with Nottingham City.
• North and East - comprising parts of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe combined with Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, and Newark and Sherwood.

Further information about the proposals and links to the submissions are available here: Proposals | LGR

Key information for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire residents

The most important thing is that you will still receive the services that you want and need.

Our aim through LGR is to make services more efficient and easier to access by reducing confusion over which council does what and who you go to. Our aim is also to ensure a smooth and seamless transition resulting in joined-up services which support our communities.

In Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, there are nine existing councils that will be considered as part of LGR (not including Nottinghamshire’s 10 town and 151 parish councils).

The visual map shows the nine existing councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire that are being considered as part of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Each area is numbered to help you identify which council currently delivers services in your community.

We are sure you’ll have lots of questions about this, so take a look at our FAQs to find out more .

Latest news

The government has launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and everyone can take part. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire councils are encouraging residents, organisations and partners including police, NHS and education providers to have their say on the Government led statutory consultation as part of the ongoing proposals for LGR in the area.

Read the full story