Yesterday, councillors voted in favour of plans that could lead to the scrapping of Gedling Borough Council.
The unitary council plan being proposed could eventually lead to the abolishment of borough and district councils across the area.
At Gedling Eye we feel the removal of Gedling Borough Council and possibly the services they offer would be a huge blow to the area.
Yes, occasionally they may not get round to collecting your bin or cutting a grass verge, but we believe the services they provide for people across the borough are greatly valued – and would be sadly missed if removed.
They have put a cut-price cinema on our doorstep that allows families to see Hollywood blockbusters at a reduced rate is wonderful. This is something that might not be affordable for people when you look at city centre cinema prices.
The councils Arts Festival will next week be enjoyed by many and events during their well-received Heritage Festival were very well attended.
They have given us a country park to be proud of that is the envy of people from other areas of Nottingham.
They are bringing investment into the areas with the creation of a ‘mini city’ being created near Netherfield.
But now our fear is that many of Gedling Borough Council’s services and initiatives could be scrapped just to keep the lights on in West Bridgford.
We want councillors to ensure that people in the borough have a say and are either given a proper vote or consultation before any plans are submitted to government.
The last thing the people of Gedling borough want is to be helpless pawns in a power game between Nottingham City and County Councils.
