Daniel Jaines

Greater Lincolnshire’s devolution deal announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in the Autumn Statement has been welcomed by the three county councils leading it, but the districts are cautious that it could lead to more political and financial struggles — and not everyone is keen on the idea of a directly-elected mayor.

The deal will see £24 million a year given to Greater Lincolnshire under a mayoral-led combined authority for the next 30 years, including Lincolnshire, North and North East Lincolnshire. North East Lincolnshire Council Leader, Cllr Philip Jackson said: “Together, we share a united vision to help create the very best opportunities for our respective council areas, and for Greater Lincolnshire as a whole. There is no doubt that this proposed devolution deal is set to provide that.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that Greater Lincolnshire will receive a devolution deal, including a directly-elected mayor and more than £24 million per year for the next 30 years.

The new Mayoral Combined County Authority, covering the county of Lincolnshire and North and North East Lincolnshire, will sit above local councils, but below the level of local government. This addition provides the government with a single point of contact for the region. The public will vote the Mayor into office, who will then have their own staff and a budget of between £20-25 million a year to spend on the region.

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