Photo: David Lally · CC BY-SA 2.0Labour holds a majority on Gedling Borough Council
Carlton is run by Gedling Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. Labour has a majority on Gedling Borough Council. Reform UK has a majority on Nottinghamshire County Council. Carlton is split between 3 parliamentary constituencies.
£2,598
Band D, a year, the middle band every council sets its tax from.
Where it goes →How Carlton’s politics has changed since 2021
A majority on Gedling Borough Council
Labour holds a majority on Gedling Borough Council: 27 of its 41 seats as elected. The Conservatives hold 9, the Liberal Democrats 4 and independents 1. Who’s in charge ↓
Nottinghamshire changed hands in 2025
Nottinghamshire County Council, which runs schools, social care and roads, went from a Conservative majority (36 of 66 seats in 2021) to a Reform UK majority at the May 2025 election: Reform UK won 41 of 66 seats. Nottinghamshire ↓
Council tax
A Band D bill in Carlton is £2,584 for 2026–27; Gedling Borough Council keeps 8% of it. The council area’s Band D has risen 52% in ten years, against England’s 56%. Council money ↓
Written from the data on this page: Democracy Club results since May 2021, the UK Parliament Members API and MHCLG council tax.
Who holds the seats on Carlton’s councils
Seats by party as elected. A party needs 21 of Gedling’s 41 or 34 of Nottinghamshire’s 66 seats to run the council alone.
- Labour27
- Conservative9
- Liberal Democrat4
- Independent1
Latest election: May 2023.
- Reform UK41+41
- Conservative18−18
- Labour4−11
- Ashfield Independents1−9
- Broxtowe Alliance1+1
- Broxtowe Independent Group1+1
- Independent0−4
- Liberal Democrat0−1
Change against the council before the 1 May 2025 election.
Seats are counted from election results: each ward’s most recent winners until its seats are filled. Councillors who have since changed party or resigned aren’t reflected, and which parties lead the council, and who is leader, comes from the council itself.
Results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), elections since May 2021; seats per ward from its EveryElection.
Two tiers of council, and a parish tier
Carlton has two tiers of council: the county runs the big services, the district the local ones.
The parish council for the part of Carlton inside Burton Joyce parish.
7% of Carlton’s residents · Band D precept £166
The parish council for the part of Carlton inside Colwick parish.
Who runs Carlton: same source as Who runs Carlton, above.
Bins and recycling, planning, housing, environmental health, leisure, and collecting council tax.
99% of Carlton’s residents
Website ↗Every main council service: schools, social care, roads, bins, planning, housing and libraries.
Who runs Carlton: same source as Who runs Carlton, above.
Website ↗Bins and recycling, planning, housing, environmental health, leisure, and collecting council tax.
Who runs Carlton: same source as Who runs Carlton, above.
Website ↗Schools, social care, roads and transport, libraries and waste disposal.
Website ↗Transport, skills and regeneration across several council areas. It is led by an elected mayor.
Mayor: Claire Ward (Labour and Co-operative), elected May 2024
Who to ask
From GOV.UK’s “Understand how your council works”: in two-tier areas the district or borough runs local services and the county the big ones.
86% of Carlton’s residents live outside any parish, with no parish council.
Councils from ONS lookups (wards and councils May 2026, parishes 2025), names and websites from GOV.UK’s local council finder; parish councils from MHCLG’s 2026–27 list of precepting parishes.
From the parish to Westminster
Every elected tier that speaks for Carlton, from the most recent elections.
- 1Town or parish2 parish councilsBurton Joyce parish councilColwick parish council
- 2Council wards9 wards · 19 councillorsLabour 14 · Liberal Democrat 4 · Conservative 2 · all 20
- 3Nottinghamshire County Council3 divisions · 5 councillorsPaul BrillJim VernonMike AdamsJohn ClarkeLiz Clunie
- 4Mayor of East Midlands Combined County AuthorityEast Midlands Combined County Authority · elected May 2024Claire Ward
- 5Police and crime commissionerNottinghamshire Police · elected May 2024Gary Godden
- 6House of CommonsSplit between 3 constituencies
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. Tap an MP’s name for their contact page on parliament.uk.
19 councillors for 9 wards
Wards with at least 2% of the town’s residents, or half their own inside it. Each shows who won its most recent elections, newest first, until its seats are filled.
- Paul FeeneyLabour · May 2023
- Jim CreamerLabour · May 2023
- Alex ScroggieLabour · May 2023
- Pauline Annette AllanLabour · May 2025 · by-election
- Julie NajukLabour · May 2023
- Michelle WelshLabour · May 2023
- Roy Douglas AllanLabour · May 2023
- Jenny HollingsworthLabour · May 2023
- Lynda Jane PearsonLabour · May 2023
- Catherine Patricia PopeLabour · May 2023
- Paul O'Neil WilkinsonLabour · May 2023
- William John ClarkeLabour · May 2023
- Alison Lesley HuntLabour · May 2023
- Mike AdamsConservative · May 2023
- Sam SmithConservative · May 2023
- Andrew Mark EllwoodLiberal Democrat · May 2023
- Clive John Towsey-HintonLiberal Democrat · May 2023
- Andrew Mark DunkinLiberal Democrat · May 2023
- Paul Anthony HughesLiberal Democrat · May 2023
- Russell WhitingLabour · May 2023
Show as a table, with Nottinghamshire County Council’s 3 divisions (5 councillors)
| Ward | Seats | Elected | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton HillGedling · all in Carlton · 9,106 residents3 seats · May 2023 | 3 | Paul FeeneyJim CreamerAlex Scroggie | May 2023 |
| PorchesterGedling · mostly in Carlton · 7,192 residents3 seats · May 2025, May 2023 | 3 | Pauline Annette Allanby-electionJulie NajukMichelle WelshRoy Douglas Allan | May 2025, May 2023 |
| GedlingGedling · all in Carlton · 6,331 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | Jenny HollingsworthLynda Jane Pearson | May 2023 |
| CarltonGedling · all in Carlton · 5,631 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | Catherine Patricia PopePaul O'Neil Wilkinson | May 2023 |
| NetherfieldGedling · all in Carlton · 5,591 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | William John ClarkeAlison Lesley Hunt | May 2023 |
| Trent ValleyGedling · all in Carlton · 5,545 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | Mike AdamsSam Smith | May 2023 |
| PhoenixGedling · all in Carlton · 5,470 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | Andrew Mark EllwoodClive John Towsey-Hinton | May 2023 |
| CavendishGedling · all in Carlton · 5,179 residents2 seats · May 2023 | 2 | Andrew Mark DunkinPaul Anthony Hughes | May 2023 |
| ColwickGedling · all in Carlton · 2,777 residents1 seat · May 2023 | 1 | Russell Whiting | May 2023 |
Nottinghamshire County Council: county divisions
| Division | Seats | Elected | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton West EDall in Carlton · 37,308 residents2 seats · May 2025 | 2 | Paul BrillJim Vernon | May 2025 |
| Carlton East EDall in Carlton · 8,322 residents1 seat · May 2025 | 1 | Mike Adams | May 2025 |
| Arnold South ED28% in Carlton · 7,192 residents2 seats · May 2025 | 2 | John ClarkeLiz Clunie | May 2025 |
Councillors can resign, change party or sit as independents between elections; a by-election winner replaces someone not named here. Gedling Borough Council’s website lists who sits now.
Results from Democracy Club’s candidates database (CC BY 4.0; elections since May 2021) and ward seats from its EveryElection, matched to ONS wards (May 2026) and county divisions (May 2025).
Gedling council election, May 2023
Results in the wards that make up Carlton, as declared. Percentages are of votes cast for candidates in each ward; where a ward elects several councillors, each voter has that many votes.
9 wards voted. Every seat in the town’s wards was up.
No election is scheduled yet for Carlton’s wards in Democracy Club’s list. Councils publish a notice of election about five weeks before polling day.
Who can I vote for? ↗5,130 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
7,513 votes for candidates · 3 seats, so 3 votes each
3,465 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
Every ward’s result (6 more)
2,941 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
2,125 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
4,120 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
2,615 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
2,565 votes for candidates · 2 seats, so 2 votes each
694 votes for candidates
Candidates and results: Democracy Club (CC BY 4.0), from councils’ declared results; polling dates from Democracy Club’s EveryElection.
Carlton is split between 3 constituencies
The constituencies’ MP and the 4 July 2024 general election, the whole constituency’s result.
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024
99% of Carlton’s residents live in this constituency.
Turnout 63% (England 60%).
Majority 11,881 of 48,722 votes (24.4%): wider than in 76% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Labour, MP since 12 December 2019
1% of Carlton’s residents live in this constituency.
Turnout 52% (England 60%).
Majority 15,162 of 36,401 votes (41.7%): wider than in 97% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024
1% of Carlton’s residents live in this constituency.
Turnout 62% (England 60%).
Majority 5,443 of 48,660 votes (11.2%): the 213th-narrowest of 543 in England.
48,722 votes for candidates · majority 11,881
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024.
turnout in July 2024: 48,722 votes from 77,006 registered voters. England: 60%.
Majority 11,881 of 48,722 votes (24.4%): wider than in 76% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Nottingham East
36,401 votes for candidates · majority 15,162
Labour, MP since 12 December 2019.
turnout in July 2024: 36,401 votes from 69,395 registered voters. England: 60%.
Majority 15,162 of 36,401 votes (41.7%): wider than in 97% of England’s 543 constituencies.
Sherwood Forest
48,660 votes for candidates · majority 5,443
Labour, MP since 4 July 2024.
turnout in July 2024: 48,660 votes from 78,896 registered voters. England: 60%.
Majority 5,443 of 48,660 votes (11.2%): the 213th-narrowest of 543 in England.
MPs and results: UK Parliament Members API (Open Parliament Licence v3.0); constituencies from ONS (2024 boundaries). Percentages are of valid votes; turnout is votes cast over the electorate.
Carlton’s Band D council tax is £2,584 a year
Where a Band D bill goes, what it has cost over the years, and what the councils plan to spend per resident.
Gedling Borough Council keeps £200.32 of a Band D bill (8%); the rest goes to Nottinghamshire County Council, the Nottinghamshire police and crime commissioner and the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Authority.
Across the whole town the average Band D is £2,598 (parishes differ; weighted by residents).
Band D since 1993
Gedling’s Band D bill has risen 52% in ten years, from £1,713.67 in 2016–17, against England’s average (56%). It was £595.13 in 1993–94.
Your bill by band
A Band D home in the unparished part of Gedling, 2026–27, before discounts. The Valuation Office Agency’s band search gives any home’s band.
Nottinghamshire’s councils
Average Band D in each council area, 2026–27, parish precepts included. Bars start at £2,500.
Council budgets per resident, 2026–27
Show as a table, with Nottinghamshire
| Gedling + Nottinghamshire | Carlton’s councils | Nottinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult social care | £505 | £510 | £487 |
| Children’s social care | £275 | £310 | £290 |
| Roads and transport | £23 | £65 | £41 |
| Housing (not council homes’ rents) | £18 | £39 | £61 |
| Bins, street cleaning, environment | £109 | £116 | £119 |
| Libraries, leisure, culture | £44 | £38 | £44 |
| Planning and development | £26 | £32 | £26 |
| Public health | £68 | £90 | £78 |
| Running the council | £37 | £49 | £59 |
| Other | £26 | £38 | £19 |
| Total, schools apart | £1,131 | £1,287 | £1,234 |
Net budgeted service spending, MHCLG Revenue Account budget 2026–27, per resident (ONS mid-2025 estimates). Both tiers added: Gedling per its residents plus Nottinghamshire per the county’s. Schools are left out: academies are paid for directly by government, so council school budgets depend on how many schools have converted. Nottinghamshire and England: all their councils together. Police, fire and transport authorities aren’t included.
Band D: MHCLG Band D council tax 2026–27 (each authority’s own figure, excluding parish precepts) and Council Tax statistics for town and parish councils 2026–27; since 1993–94, MHCLG’s area averages including parishes.
Having a say in how Carlton is run
It takes about five minutes online; the deadline is 12 working days before a poll.
gov.uk ↗Type a postcode to write to each of its councillors and its MP.
WriteToThem ↗GOV.UK sends the report to the council that looks after the road.
gov.uk ↗Council and committee meetings are open to the public, with agendas and minutes online.
gedling.gov.uk ↗Anyone can comment while an application is open for consultation.
gedling.gov.uk ↗The rules, nomination papers and guidance for council candidates.
Electoral Commission ↗Questions about how Carlton is run
Which council runs Carlton?
The county council runs schools, social care and roads; the district runs bins, planning and housing.
Does Carlton have a town council?
Parts of it do: Burton Joyce parish council and Colwick parish council.
Who is the MP for Carlton?
Carlton is split between 3 constituencies: Gedling (Michael Payne, Labour), Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome, Labour) and Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh, Labour). Parliament’s Find your MP service matches a postcode to its MP.
How many councillors does Carlton have?
19 ward councillors represent Carlton’s 9 wards, and 5 county councillors its county divisions.
When are the next elections in Carlton?
No election is scheduled yet in Democracy Club’s list for Carlton’s wards. The next UK general election must be held by August 2029.
How much is council tax in Carlton?
Band D council tax in Carlton is £2,598 for 2026–27. Your bill depends on your home’s band, from A (6/9 of Band D) to H (18/9).
Who controls Gedling Borough Council?
Labour has a majority: 27 of 41 seats as elected. The council’s website lists who leads it now.
Who controls Nottinghamshire County Council?
Reform UK has a majority: 41 of 66 seats as elected.
Who won the 2023 council election in Carlton?
In Carlton’s wards on 4 May 2023, Labour 13 · Liberal Democrat 4 · Conservative 2 of the 19 seats up. Labour had the largest share of votes, 55%.
Sources: ONS ward, county division, parish, constituency lookups (Census 2021 output areas; Open Government Licence v3.0) · GOV.UK local council finder · Democracy Club candidates (CC BY 4.0) and EveryElection · UK Parliament Members API (Open Parliament Licence v3.0) · MHCLG Band D council tax, parish precepts and Revenue Account budgets 2026–27 (OGL v3.0) · ONS mid-2025 population estimates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.
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