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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 24, 2023 7.00 am This story is over 16 months old

The Greater Lincolnshire Devolution Deal was announced on Wednesday.

A planned mayor of Greater Lincolnshire may be able to act independently on some decisions, but government documents show their hands will be tied in many instances.

As part of the devolution deal announced for Greater Lincolnshire, a directly-elected mayor is poised to play a pivotal role. This mayor, while influential, will be part of a broader governance framework – the Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA), which includes Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council, and North East Lincolnshire Council.

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November 23, 2023 5.00 pm This story is over 16 months old

Councillors, MPs and former representatives are among those giving their opinion.

The devolution deal proposed for Greater Lincolnshire has been labelled as “a massive con” and “peanuts” in strong opposition from some local councillors and MPs.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement heralded a new era for Greater Lincolnshire with a substantial devolution deal this week, promising £24 million per year funding for the next 30 years. Devolution is set to transform the region’s governance, offering enhanced control over local funds and decisions led by a directly-elected mayor from 2025. But not everyone is on board.

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