Residents can find out more about the historic £720m devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire, with a series of 22 public events confirmed across the area.
Between 9 and 25 January the devolution roadshow will visit the length and breadth of Greater Lincolnshire. It’s part of the public consultation that runs until 29 January.
Stops have been confirmed for Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Sleaford, Ashby, Boston, Gainsborough, Crowle, Scunthorpe, Bourne, Immingham, Brigg, Louth, Grantham, Stamford, Barton upon Humber, Skegness, Spalding, Market Rasen and Lincoln.
The events are a great opportunity to drop in and find out more about the landmark deal, which would bring £720m in extra cash, new jobs, and a host of new powers to the area, supercharging skills and creating game-changing opportunities for young people in the process.
Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We really value the opportunity to talk to residents face to face, so these events are a great way for people to find out more about the difference devolution could make in their community. There will be local councillors and staff there to answer any questions, and you can have your say by completing the devolution survey.”
The full list of events is:
- 09/01/2024 – Cleethorpes Library, Cleethorpes 1:30pm – 5:30pm
- 10/01/2024 – Ashby Community Hub, Ashby 3pm – 7pm
- 10/01/2024 – The Source Riverside Church, Sleaford 3pm-7pm
- 10/01/2024 – Grimsby Town Hall 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- 11/01/2024 – Centre4 Grimsby 12pm – 4pm
- 11/01/2024 – Boston Utd Football Club – 3pm-7pm
- 12/01/2024 – Gainsborough Trinity Foundation, The Venue at Roses– 11am-2pm
- 12/01/2024 – Crowle Market Hall 3pm – 7pm
- 13/01/2024 – Scunthorpe Central 9am – 1pm
- 15/01/2024 – Wake House Bourne 11.30am-2.30pm
- 15/01/2024 – Immingham Library 11am – 3pm
- 16/01/2024 – Freeman Street Market, Grimsby 11am – 3pm
- 16/01/2024 – The William Cecil Hotel, Stamford 2pm – 5pm
- 16/01/2024 – Brigg, Angel Ballroom 3pm – 7pm
- 17/01/2024 – Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth – 11am-2pm
- 18/01/2024 – Jubilee Centre, Grantham – 3pm-7pm
- 18/01/2024 – Baysgarth Community, Barton-upon-Humber Hub 3pm – 7pm
- 18/01/2024 – West Marsh Community Centre, Grimsby 12noon – 3pm
- 19/01/2024 – Storehouse, Skegness – 11am- 2pm
- 20/01/2024 – Springfield Events Centre, Spalding- 11am-2pm
- 22/01/2024 – Festival Hall, Market Rasen – 3pm-7pm
- 25/01/2024 – The Showroom, Lincoln – 3pm - 7pm
Following the eight-week consultation period, further formal meetings will take place to assess the consultation results and put a recommendation to the Government.
If a decision is taken to move forward, a Mayoral Combined County Authority would be formed with the election for a Mayor in May 2025.