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Daniel Jaines

Local Democracy Reporter

Daniel Jaines has been working as a journalist in Lincolnshire for over a decade. He joined Stonebow Media in 2018 as a Local Democracy Reporter, covering local authorities across Greater Lincolnshire for the BBC Local News Partnerships scheme.


2023 has been a tumultuous year in local politics in Lincolnshire: Conservatives have taken a beating, independent councillors have risen up, and the Liberal Democrats have made some serious strides.

Not only that, but we’ve lost several local titans of politics, paving the way for the next generation of councillors to make their way into seats of power or opposition. And 2024 shows no signs of slowing down, with at least three local elections across Greater Lincolnshire, the fight for control of Lincolnshire Police funding, and a potential General Election on the horizon in 2024.

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As Lincolnshire steps into 2024, the landscape is set for a year of significant transformation and challenges

We asked Lincolnshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Economy and Environment, Councillor Colin Davie, for his insights and predictions for the upcoming year, touching on various aspects of the county’s economic and social fabric.

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