Gedling Local Development Plan – Publication Draft (2026) Consultation
25 June 2026
Gedling Borough Council (GBC) is now consulting on the Gedling Local Development Plan (LDP) which will shape future development in Gedling Borough by planning for new homes, jobs and infrastructure up to 2043. As well as providing land for new homes, the document also protects existing areas of employment, retail, community facilities, recreation and open
Police Beat Surgeries
25 June 2026
Police Beat Surgeries will be held in the Committee Room, Woodborough Village Hall, on 21 July and 28 August 2026 from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. This is an opportunity to directly discuss any concerns or local issues with your Policing Team and find out what is being done to tackle problems in the Woodborough
2025-2026 accounts
3 June 2026
Woodborough Parish Council has submitted its Annual Governance and Accountability Return to the external auditor, PKF Littlejohn. Details, and information about your rights to inspect the accounts, can be found on the Accounts page.
Resignation of Cllr Andrew Gough
7 May 2026
We were sorry to receive Andrew Gough’s resignation. Andrew has been a member of Woodborough PC since December 2012 and served as Chair for two extended periods, notably presiding over the refurbishment of the play equipment and the purchase of the Sam Middup Field. Andrew has been our councillor with responsibility for the cemetery in
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)
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.