News

Sara O’Connor joins WPC as Clerk

24 March 2026

Sara O’Connor joins WPC as our new Clerk on April 1st 2026. Outgoing Clerk Averil Marczak will work with Sara to ensure a thorough handover takes place, and will continue to act as Responsible Financial Officer until year end tasks are completed.

Updated SHLAA map showing possible sites for new housing

12 January 2026

Gedling Borough Council have updated the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment or SHLAA.   View the 2025 SHLAA map (zoom in for the Woodborough sites). View the updated 2025 document detailing sites in Woodborough. We are informed that all sites that have been categorised as “Site could be suitable” (shown in blue hatched shapes on the SHLAA map)

Police Beat Surgery at the Village Hall, 14th April and 19th May 6.45-7pm

31 December 2025

PCSO Isabella Gabrielli is holding a Beat Surgery in the Committee Room at the Village Hall on Tuesday 14th April and Tuesday 19th May between 6.45pm and 7pm. All welcome to come and talk about policing for Woodborough, and share any thoughts and concerns.

Notice of conclusion of audit of 2024/25 accounts

10 September 2025

This year’s review has concluded. Full details can be found on our accounts page. Please see the Notice of Conclusion of Audit which details the rights of inspection.

WPC’s response to Gedling Local Development Plan consultation

28 August 2025

Woodborough Parish Council has forwarded its response to the consultation following the extraordinary meeting held on August 27th. Thank you to all of the residents who have shared their responses via our dedicated email address. Many of the issues raised have been incorporated into WPC’s response. Planning consultant Tamsin Cottle advised WPC on how best to

Give your views on the future of Local Government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

11 August 2025

People across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being invited to share their views on the future of local government. The survey aims to gather public feedback on what matters most to local people and organisations, to help shape new authorities’ priorities. The six-week survey is being led jointly by all nine councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.