Gedling Borough Council has joined with other Notts local authorities to issue an update on local government reorganisation plans.
They wrote: “Last Wednesday the Government wrote to the Leaders and Chief Executives of all nine Councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire formally inviting them to submit proposals to create a new, City and County-wide structure of unitary authorities.
“What this means in practice is abolishing the current two-tier system of local authorities and creating fewer, unitary Councils with a higher population of residents, which would be responsible for providing all services in their area.
“The invitation is part of a wider package of reorganisation to public services with the intention of reducing costs and improving services. The move away from the existing two-tier structure is aimed at streamlining local government and enhancing efficiency.”
They revealed that councils now have until March 21 to submit initial plans and preparatory work across all nine local authorities have already started. They will be asked to submit their final proposals by November 28.
“This is the biggest shake-up of local government in 50 years,” they wrote.
“All nine councils will continue to work together in the public interest, exploring all options available that meet the Government’s requirements.”
