Explanatory note

This Order has the effect that three crime and disorder partnerships in Nottinghamshire are to be combined to form the South Nottinghamshire crime and disorder partnership. The partnership will perform the functions conferred by sections 6 and 7 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, namely functions related to the formulation and implementation of strategies for the reduction of crime and disorder and the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances in their respective areas. The partnership will comprise the local government areas of Gedling Borough Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council and Broxtowe Borough Council.