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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.

December 1, 2023 1.00 pm This story is over 15 months old

North East Lincolnshire Council voted majority in favour of the deal on Thursday night. | Image: Daniel Jaines

North East Lincolnshire has become the first upper-tier council to approve a devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire, despite multiple concerns raised by opposition members.

Councillors voted on the deal, which would see a mayor elected for a new authority covering Lincolnshire, North and North East Lincolnshire authorities. This new setup will control funding for housing, job creation, and public transport, including buses.

Read the full story on MyLocal Lincolnshire, the new home of The Lincolnite

November 30, 2023 6.30 pm This story is over 16 months old

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel members did not take kindly to Mr Jones' comments during the investigation. | Image: Daniel Jaines

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Panel has criticised Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones for attacking their integrity during an investigation into his recruitment process.

At a meeting on Thursday, the panel discussed the findings of Operation Motala, which scrutinised his recruitment of the Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police.

Read the full story on MyLocal Lincolnshire, the new home of The Lincolnite

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