The Labour Government has started a Local Government Review to remove our Borough and District Councils, with several options being considered. It has been reported that Nottingham City Council wants to expand its boundaries to include Hucknall, along with parts of Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, and Gedling, for financial reasons.

With an ever-growing student population in the city that does not pay Council Tax, the revenue streams from other areas outside of Nottingham are their key objective to escape bankruptcy.

We must fight to protect the existing county boundary, which provides better youth and adult services, libraries in every community, much lower Council Tax, £100 million investment across every part of the county, £50 million for building and expanding schools and increasing SEND facilities, £66.5 million investment into repairing our potholes, and a council that is not bankrupt.

Nottingham City Council has made it clear that they want to expand. To protect our vital services and precious green belt, we are asking residents to sign this petition calling on the Government to keep Hucknall within the county boundary as part of the local government reorganisation.

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. It is closing libraries and youth services, provides poor care, and charges much higher Council Tax.

In stark contrast, Hucknall residents benefit from good services provided by Nottinghamshire County Council, including libraries, youth centres, good quality care, and record amounts of investment into repairing roads – while paying less Council Tax than the City.

Nottingham City’s financial struggles have resulted in severe service cuts, including library closures and proposed reductions to adult and children’s social care services. This is not the level of service that Hucknall residents deserve.

Why should Hucknall residents shoulder the burden of Nottingham City Council’s poor decisions? Mismanagement of vanity projects like the failed Broadmarsh Shopping Centre redevelopment, the collapse of Robin Hood Energy, and the misuse of £51 million in ring-fenced social housing funds have left the City in financial ruin.

Take action now! Sign our petition to send a clear message to the Government: No part of Hucknall should merge into a new authority with areas within the existing Nottingham City Council boundary.

We demand protection for our high-quality services and low Council Tax rates. Together, we can safeguard the future of Hucknall and ensure our voices are heard.

Say no to a forced reorganisation resulting in Hucknall joining the City. Protect our Hucknall community today and keep us in the County of Nottinghamshire!

This petition is supported by : 

Kevin Rostance 

Jan Lees

Rachel Kotze

Cllr Phil Rostance 

Sir Mark Spencer