Why we think this is the best approach for Greater Lincolnshire
These proposals will lead to simplified governance and local accountability. In each of the new unitary council areas, there will be one council responsible for all local authority services, streamlining decision-making and reducing duplication.
It will be easier for residents, businesses and partners to engage with local government.
We will strengthen local democracy through ward-level representation and neighbourhood engagement, using models and learning from Lincoln’s track record on delivering in local neighbourhoods.
We will improve public services and local outcomes by tailoring service delivery for Lincoln’s urban population and surrounding villages, communities in northern Lincolnshire and across Rural Lincolnshire, making sure that services meet the needs of their people and places
We will address persistent inequalities by working within local neighbourhoods, alongside our partners.
We will enable proactive, preventative approaches that are right for each community, which reduce demand and improve life outcomes.
We will support collaboration and shared working between the new councils to deliver services that can be delivered efficiently and effectively across them all.
We will deliver against national priorities for wider public service reform and accelerated economic and housing growth.
