Mayor Ward on Council Reorg: Open Mind, Fewer Politicians
Update: 2025-12-26
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East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward emphasizes her commitment to impartiality in local government reorganisation, despite Labour Party preferences. She advocates for four council authorities to ensure stability and efficient service delivery. The governments proposed shake-up, announced in December, aims to replace the current complex council structure with larger, simplified ones. Nottingham city residents will benefit from a single council, while county residents will see changes in their local governance. Mayor Ward plans to share broad principles with the government and engage in discussions with all authorities before making specific recommendations. She supports reorganisation, citing public preference for fewer politicians, one-stop services, and redirected savings to frontline needs.
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