Councils in Crisis | Nottingham News

Nottinghamshire’s local government is being radically reshaped as councils shrink from nine to two, slashing elected officials from 408 to 198 by 2028—aimed at streamlining services like education and social care. But the move has ignited fierce debate: veteran councillor Milan Radulovic, who’s led Broxtowe for over two decades, warns it’s an assault on democracy, fearing his voice—and others’—will vanish in the new structure, even calling it a dangerous step toward dictatorship. Others, like Neil Clarke of Rushcliffe, are also raising alarms over lack of public input and questionable ward boundaries, even considering legal action. Yet not everyone opposes the change—some, including Paul Peacock, see it as an opportunity to boost efficiency, while Sam Smith argues local representation won’t disappear despite the confusion of current council overlaps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/350ffd52dd5e5130