March 2026 - Final chance to have a say on Government statutory consultation on Local Government Reorganisation

The consultation, which launched in February, is open until Thursday 26 March and is gathering views on three proposals submitted to Government for Local Government Reorganisation in the area.

The Government has already confirmed that it has received a high number of responses and is encouraging more people to take part before the consultation closes. Responses will inform the ministerial decision on the preferred option for the region.

In November 2025, councils across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire submitted three different proposals to Government that set out alternative models for how services and decision making could be organised in the future.  Each proposal recommends creating two new unitary councils responsible for all local services in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, but each suggests different geographical boundaries. Broxtowe Borough Council decided not to support any of the options and called for a pause on LGR so it could be considered more fully. Ashfield District Council decided to remain neutral and did not show any preference for any particular option.

Councils also ran an engagement survey in July 2025 to help shape the proposals that were submitted.

The Government online survey is available at www.lgrnotts.org. It is also available in all council libraries and civic buildings. The Government has written directly to some statutory consultees, but anyone can take part and provide their views.

A spokesperson on behalf of all nine councils said:

“We know there has been a good level of responses to Government on the proposals for Local Government Reorganisation and we have been actively engaging with residents, partners and community groups to make them aware of the Government statutory consultation.

“This is the last chance for people to engage with one of the most important changes to local government in over 50 years, and we urge people to take part.”

Government will assess the evidence gathered, alongside the submitted proposals, against its established criteria before the Secretary of State makes a final decision in Summer 2026. Any agreed changes would then move into a detailed implementation phase to ensure continuity of services throughout.

More information about the consultation and how to take part can be found at www.lgrnotts.org.