In December 2024, central government announced plans for the biggest reorganisation of local government in England in over 50 years. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) aims to create more efficient and effective local government.
Move to unitary 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 councils. Under LGR, all nine would be abolished, to create new unitary councils with a higher population of residents.
Find out more
You can visit our dedicated website here:
LGR: Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
News and updates
Browse our news archive:
July 2026
Local government reorganisation decision announcement
November 2025
Councils submit final plans for LGR
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
February 2025
Councils asked to submit proposals on LGR
Next steps
The government made its decision on 16 July 2026. Read more on our website: Local government reorganisation decision announcement
Any further updates will be published on our website.
Privacy Notice
Newark and Sherwood District Council is participating in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Government Reorganisation Programme. To support the planning and implementation of Local Government Reorganisation, participating councils may need to process and share personal information.
This may include information required for programme planning, decision-making, service continuity, workforce transition, organisational design, and the establishment of future unitary councils. Information will only be processed and shared where it is necessary, lawful, and proportionate for Local Government Reorganisation purposes.
For more information about how participating councils collect, use, share, and protect personal information for Local Government Reorganisation purposes, please read the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Government Reorganisation Joint Privacy Notice