Petition · Protect Rushcliffe - say NO to joining with Nottingham City
Added on 18 March 2025
The Issue
West Bridgford, Edwalton, East Leake, Gamston, Ruddington and other areas of Rushcliffe are at risk of being drawn into a new council structure alongside Nottingham City Council.
The Government’s proposals to abolish borough and district councils could mean Rushcliffe forced into forming a new council including the current Nottingham City Council area.
Nottingham City Council is a financially unstable authority, burdened by hundreds of millions of pounds in liabilities and a projected multi-million budget deficit next year.
In stark contrast, Rushcliffe Borough Council is award-winning, debt-free, and widely recognised as one of the best-run councils in the country. Our residents enjoy the lowest council tax rates in Nottinghamshire, among the lowest countrywide, with millions of pounds of investment going into local facilities including Bingham Arena, Cotgrave Leisure Centre, Keyworth Leisure Centre, Edwalton Golf Course, Greythorn Drive Park, Boundary Road Park, Rushcliffe Country Park in Ruddington and Bridgford Park.
Meanwhile, Nottingham City Council has one of the highest council tax rates in the UK. Their financial struggles have resulted in severe service cuts, including library service reductions and proposed reductions to adult and children’s social care services. This is not the level of service Rushcliffe residents deserve.
Why should Rushcliffe residents shoulder the burden of Nottingham City Council’s poor decisions? Mismanagement of high-profile projects like the failed Broadmarsh Shopping Centre redevelopment, the collapse of Robin Hood Energy, and the misuse of ring-fenced social housing funds has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds.
A new council structure involving Nottingham City Council could put Rushcliffe’s hard-earned success and financial stability at risk. Rushcliffe residents would end up with higher council tax bills, rising to match Nottingham City Council's rate, which is one of the highest in the country. Rushcliffe residents should not be punished for Nottingham City’s mistakes.
Rushcliffe Borough Council currently offers its residents:
Free events throughout the year.
Five modern leisure centres, upgraded with tens of millions in investments.
Play parks and green spaces with hundreds of thousands of pounds of improvements.
Take action now!
Sign our petition to send a clear message to the Government:
Rushcliffe does not wish to join a new authority with Nottingham City Council.
We demand protection for our high-quality services and low council tax rates.
Together, we can safeguard the future of Rushcliffe and ensure our voices are heard.
Say no to a forced reorganisation. Protect our Rushcliffe community today!
Petition · Protect Rushcliffe - say NO to joining with Nottingham City