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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.

November 28, 2023 12.30 pm This story is over 16 months old

Could Lincolnshire's buses be franchised? | Photo: The Lincolnite

Greater Lincolnshire’s devolution deal could see a significant shift in public transport management, with plans to introduce a bus franchising model as part of the process.

Leaders of Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, and North Lincolnshire Council yesterday signed off on a proposed devolution deal with Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Jacob Young.

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November 27, 2023 6.00 pm This story is over 16 months old

Greater Lincolnshire leaders today signed the devolution proposals before they go to Full Council and consultation later this month. | Image: Daniel Jaines

A council leader in Lincolnshire estimates that a devolution deal will equate to an extra £50 million a year for the region, while a minister described it as “one of the most generous.”

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Jacob Young, met today with the three council leaders of Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire Council for a ceremonial signing of the Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Deal at Scunthorpe’s 20-21 Visual Arts Centre. Announced during the Autumn statement, the deal introduces the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA), and an elected mayor, covering Lincolnshire, North, and North East Lincolnshire.

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