Nottinghamshire Council Shake-Up | Nottingham News

Nottinghamshire’s local government is set for a seismic shake-up as plans emerge to merge parts of Broxtowe, Gedling, and Rushcliffe with Nottingham City Council, creating two new authorities: Greater Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Rushcliffe’s leader, Neil Clarke, calls the move “utterly bonkers,” accusing the government of political gerrymandering to seize assets and cover city debts, while claiming residents oppose it and vital services are at risk. He’s pursuing a judicial review over what he says was a flawed consultation. Meanwhile, Housing Secretary Steve Reed dismisses the “gerrymandering” claims, highlighting cross-party support and stressing the need for savings and economic growth. Elections for the new councils are slated for May 2027, with powers transferring in 2028 — a major shift already sparking legal battles and fierce debate. 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/18a0db0ba5ec4e63