A statement on behalf of the leaders of the ten Lincolnshire local authorities.
The leaders of all ten greater Lincolnshire councils met yesterday (Monday 24 February 2025) and agreed to work together on proposals for what local government reorganisation could look like for our county.
The Government has made clear its intention to change all remaining two-tier local authority areas in England and replace county and district councils with new unitary authorities.
On 5 February 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon, wrote to all council leaders in two-tier areas and small neighbouring unitary authorities to invite them to develop these unitary proposals.
The invitation gave guidance for developing these proposals, including the expected population of each new authority area and that consideration should be given to existing district boundaries and reducing disruption to vital care services. It also set out the timeline; interim plans should be submitted by 21 March, and more detailed proposals are expected by 28 November.
Greater Lincolnshire’s ten council leaders have committed to work together to explore all options, and form plans that are in the best interest of the people of Lincolnshire.
This statement is on behalf of:
- Cllr Anne Dorrian, Boston Borough Council
- Cllr Naomi Tweddle, City of Lincoln Council
- Cllr Craig Leyland, East Lindsey District Council
- Cllr Martin Hill, Lincolnshire County Council
- Cllr Philip Jackson, North East Lincolnshire Council
- Cllr Richard Wright, North Kesteven District Council
- Cllr Rob Waltham, North Lincolnshire Council
- Cllr Nick Worth, South Holland District Council
- Cllr Ashley Baxter, South Kesteven District Council
- Cllr Trevor Young, West Lindsey District Council