Press Release
- A Greater Lincolnshire For All Team
- Jul 9
- 3 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10th JULY 2025
A GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE FOR ALL 〝 LAUNCHED
AMBITIOUS PROPOSAL FOR FUTURE OF GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE＊S LOCAL GOVERNMENT
10 PUBLIC PLEDGES MADE TO THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES OF GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE
COMPREHENSIVE ENGAGEMENT & EVENTS PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED
PUBLIC, COMMUNITIES & BUSINESSES URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY & BACK THE BID
An ambitious proposal for the future of local government in Greater Lincolnshire has today been officially launched in Lincoln, the historic county city of Lincolnshire.
A Greater Lincolnshire for All would see the creation of two equally sized unitary authorities covering the north and south of Greater Lincolnshire that would replace the existing county council, two northern unitary councils and the remaining borough, district and city councils.
Northern Lincolnshire Council, covering Lincoln, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire and West Lindsey
Southern Lincolnshire Council, covering Boston, East Lindsey, South Holland, North Kesteven and South Kesteven
The proposal is being championed by East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils as the best possible model for the future of local government in the county with improved and easier to access local services, better value for money, an enhanced role for parish councils and greater opportunities to attract new investment and jobs.
Announced at the event were also 10 public pledges made to the people and communities of Greater Lincolnshire that will act as the guiding principles as the area undergoes change:
Continuity of services as local government changes in Greater Lincolnshire
A commitment to all residents to keep them informed
Protecting frontline staff working across the area
Better value for money with savings directed to frontline services
Accessible council services for all, delivered through contact hubs across the area
A single telephone number and website to access ALL council services in your area
Improved services for vulnerable residents including housing, adults’ and children’s services
Improved services for all children and young people, including education, training, jobs and transport
Greater local decision-making including for all town and parish councils and enhanced area-based governance
Closer relationships with all partners including the NHS, police, fire and rescue, education, and the voluntary sector to deliver better services
A comprehensive series of events across the county will take place over the coming months allowing residents, communities, parishes and businesses to get involved with the proposal and have their say.
Cllr Craig Leyland, Leader of East Lindsey District Council said:
“The current system is complex, inefficient and confusing. A Greater Lincolnshire for All creates two new unitary councils responsible for delivering all council services – Northern Lincolnshire and Southern Lincolnshire – to replace current structures.
“It is a balanced and ambitious plan that simplifies local government and delivers better services and value for money for residents, communities and businesses. The pledges that we are setting out today will guide our approach and provide reassurance to those we serve. We encourage everyone to now get involved and to find out more about how A Greater Lincolnshire for All will benefit them.”
Cllr Nick Worth, Leader of South Holland District Council commented:
“A Greater Lincolnshire for All enables stronger local accountability, smarter use of public money, consistent, high-quality public services and will create opportunities for our area’s economy bringing in new investment and jobs.
“It gives Greater Lincolnshire a stronger voice – in government, in devolution negotiations, and in shaping the county’s future for every community, business and resident. We now want to engage our residents, communities, parishes and businesses on this ambitious plan as it develops over the coming months and for everyone to have their say.”
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