Leader gives further update on Local Government Reorganisation
Last updated: 7/3/2025
The Leader of the Council has given a further update on the latest on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Rushcliffe Borough Council will take a report on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) to its extraordinary Full Council meeting on 20th March 2025, with papers being published next week (March 12).
The report will outline the Council's preferred option along with three other potential options for reorganisation. These have been developed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) following discussions with the Leaders of all Nottinghamshire local authorities.
Subject to the vote on March 20, it is anticipated that Rushcliffe Borough Council will formally propose its preferred option of the City remaining on existing boundaries and the remainder of the County comprising two unitaries - which would result in no-parts of Rushcliffe Borough joining the city.
The Leader of the Council Cllr Neil Clarke MBE said: "My first priority is the residents of the Borough and the high quality of services they enjoy in the Borough and the County, while keeping Council Tax low.
“We do not want to see any reduction in services or any potential large increase in Council Tax. The County-only option would be our 2nd preference, however, the other alternative proposals, in their current form, are not acceptable to this Conservative-led Council.
“Rushcliffe Borough Council will fight to protect vital services for all its residents. Many adjoining areas face significant financial cutbacks and any attempt to join Rushcliffe with such Councils would lead to potential closure of services such as libraries, leisure centres and other community and amenity facilities.
“I emphasise our priority will always be the residents of the Borough of Rushcliffe and by endorsing the first preference of a ‘County 2 unitary’ model, will ensure our stable financial management remains fit for sustainable excellent services for our residents in the future, with high quality services remaining at the top of our agenda.”