On 7 September 2026, the Government announced a pause to the programme in Nottinghamshire, while it carries out a review of Local Government Reorganisation nationally. We are now awaiting further information regarding next steps and timescales.
We will update this page as more information becomes available.
What is Local Government Reorganisation?
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) is the process of changing how local government is organised and how council services are delivered.
The Government asked councils across parts of England, including Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, to consider changes to the existing structure of local government.
Currently, local government in Nottinghamshire operates through different types of council, with responsibilities divided between district, borough, county and city councils.
For example, as Mansfield District Council we deliver services such as waste collection, planning, housing and leisure, while Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for wider services including social care, education, and highways.
Local Government Reorganisation would replace this structure with new unitary councils – responsible for delivering the full range of local government services within the area.
How does this affect Mansfield District Council?
Mansfield District Council is participating in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Government Reorganisation Programme.
Update: 16 July 2026
On 16 July 2026, the Government announced its intention to implement a proposal submitted by Nottingham City Council.
The proposal would replace the nine existing local authorities with two new unitary councils:
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A Greater Nottingham area
Covering Nottingham City and parts of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe.
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A wider Nottinghamshire area
Covering Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe.
What does this mean for Mansfield businesses and residents?
For the meantime, council services will continue to be delivered via existing council arrangements. There is no immediate change to the way you access services. You can also continue to contact the council use our existing contact details. We remain committed to providing services to keeping communities informed throughout this process and will continue to publish updates on this page to share more information as LGR develops.
What level of information sharing does this include?
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
FAQs
Has Local Government Reorganisation been cancelled?
No cancellation has been announced for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The programme has been paused, while the Government undertakes a national review. Future arrangements and the revised timetable remain subject to further information from the Government.
Will Mansfield District Council disappear?
Under the proposal announced by the Government in July 2026, our existing council would be replaced by a new Greater Nottinghamshire unitary council. However, the programme is currently paused and next steps have not yet been confirmed.
Will council services change?
There is no immediate change to existing council service arrangements as a result of LGR. Residents should continue to access services in the usual way.
Will I pay more Council Tax?
It is too early to confirm what future Council Tax arrangements may be. Any proposals or decisions affecting this would need to be communicated when further details are available.
Will my local councillor change?
There is currently no immediate change to existing council representation. Any future changes to council structures and representation will depend on decisions, arrangements, and future election results.
Can businesses and residents have a say?
The Government held a statutory consultation at the beginning of 2026. Further information will be published when available, if the Government ask residents to contribute their views to the process again.
Where can I find more information?
For the latest programme-wide information, visit the Future Nottinghamshire LGR website.
You can also find documents relating to Local Government Reorganisation in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire on the GOV.UK website.
Updates
This page will continue to be updated when further information becomes available.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
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