Local people are being invited to have their say on a proposal to create a new parish council for the Bestwood Lodge and Deer Park area.
The Bestwood Lodge and Deer Park area is currently part of St Albans Parish.
Gedling Borough Council is now holding the first stage of a consultation of the Community Governance Review (CGR) and it will run until January 6, 2025.
The review follows a petition signed by 211 residents requesting the formation of a separate council for the area. The petition suggests that a new parish council could better address the unique needs of residents in Bestwood Lodge and Deer Park.
It also proposes that the new council retains the name “St Albans Parish Council” and seeks a 40% share of the existing council’s financial reserves.
The council said it will consider all feedback before deciding whether to make changes.
Options include keeping the existing arrangements, altering council boundaries, or creating a new parish council. A second round of consultation on the councils recommendations will take place between February 21 – May 2, 2025.
The findings from this consultation will be reviewed by Gedling Borough councillors, with final decisions expected in July 2025.
To take part, visit www.gedling.gov.uk/haveyoursay, email elections@gedling.gov.uk, or write to Community Governance Review (Elections), Gedling Borough Council, Civic Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU.
