Devolution

A bid to hold a £1.3 million referendum on the Greater Lincolnshire devolution deal was rejected by county councillors, who voted to progress a deal for electing a mayor for the area.

Instead, a public consultation will be held across the region, involving residents filling in a feedback form and submitting it. The new mayoral combined authority setup will bring more control over government funding and powers around housing, job creation, and public transport, including buses.

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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.

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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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