Russell Whiting: councillor for Colwick, Gedling Borough Council

Russell Whiting is a Independent councillor for the Colwick ward on Gedling Borough Council, according to the council's own published list.

Council: Gedling Borough Council
Ward: Colwick
Party: Independent
Official profile: democracy.gedling.gov.uk
Source: Gedling Borough Council: councillors by ward (modern.gov web service), read 2 November 2026 (saved copy)

How to contact Russell Whiting

These are the details Gedling Borough Council publishes for Russell Whiting, exactly as published on 2 November 2026:

Email: cllr.russell.whiting@gedling.gov.uk
Phone: 07508 040279
Official profile: democracy.gedling.gov.uk

Independent on Gedling Borough Council

Independent holds 2 of the 41 seats on Gedling Borough Council. The largest group is Labour, with 24. Seats by party: Labour 24, Conservative 9, Liberal Democrats 4, Independent 2, Independent. 2.

Leaders and post holders on Gedling Borough Council

Paul Hughes Leader of Liberal Democrat Group
Sandra Barnes Mayor of the Borough of Gedling
Lynda Pearson Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Growth and Economy
John Clarke Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Community Protection, Communications and Engagement
Pauline Allan Deputy Mayor
Michael Adams Leader of Conservative Group

All 41 councillors of Gedling Borough Council, by ward and party.

Who has power over Colwick

Russell Whiting sits on Gedling Borough Council, at level 3 of the ten levels of power. These are the bodies above Gedling, each with its own page:

Nottinghamshire County Council
East Midlands Combined Authority led by Claire Ward
Nottinghamshire Police led by Gary Godden, Steve Cooper
Gedling: Michael Payne (Labour) MP
Sherwood Forest: Michelle Welsh (Labour) MP
UK government and all 650 MPs
United Nations, IMF, G7 and G20

The full ladder of power over Gedling, from residents' groups to the G20.

Where this comes from

Gedling Borough Council: councillors by ward (modern.gov web service), read 2 November 2026 (saved copy). Published by Gedling Borough Council. The page is rebuilt from the official list each time it is read again, so anything the council changes or removes changes here too. Name or seat out of date? Tell us.