Local Government Reorganisation (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 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 Nottingham and 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.
You can find out more on our dedicated website here: LGR: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Newark and Sherwood District Councils position on LGR
Currently there are three options being explored for what LGR could look like in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
On Tuesday 18 November, the District Council published its joint proposal with its preferred option. Known as Option 1e, this proposal, 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.
You can read more about it here:
Public engagement
Local people were able to complete an online survey to help us understand what matters most to people and ensure that any future changes reflect the needs and priorities of our communities. The views of people shared in this survey fed into the development of this final proposal.
Next steps
This proposal along with two others for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, will be submitted to government on 28 November 2025.
The government will then review proposals before making a final decision on the LGR option for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire - as well as other council areas across England – in the Summer of 2026, and it will base its decision on its LGR criteria.
News and updates
Our previous news stories relating to LGR in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are available via the links below:
November 2025
Councils to submit final plans for biggest shake-up to local government in over 50 years
August 2025
Give your views on the future of Local Government
July 2025
NSDC selects preferred option for LGR
June 2025
LGR interim plan feedback received
March 2025
Next steps for Local Government Reorganisation