November 20, 2023 11.31 am This story is over 12 months old

Lincolnshire’s long wait for devolution is about to end

Anticipation builds for the Chancellor’s Autumn statement on Thursday
Could Lincolnshire's devolution dreams be realised this week?

A devolution deal for Lincolnshire is expected to be announced by the Chancellor on Wednesday, alongside a similar offer for neighbouring Humberside. This means that Lincolnshire would have to elect a mayor to oversee what is expected to be tens of millions of pounds extra funding for the county.

Though the local councils themselves are keeping tight-lipped, Lincoln MP Karl McCartney, however, expects a devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire will be announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt during his Autumn statement this week. Lincolnshire has been vying for a deal for several years now, but missed out on the latest round of deals earlier this year.

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