Shaping the future of Greater Lincolnshire

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Here's an update on our recommendation. 

We will continue to use this page to keep you informed. 

The ‘Your Lincolnshire’ proposal will go through the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board on Thursday 20 November before being taken to Full Council on Friday 21 November.

The final proposal will be submitted to government before the deadline of 28 November.

Here’s what people liked most:

  • Better value for money
  • More joined-up services
  • Easier to understand who’s responsible

And here’s what people were worried about:

  • A bigger council might feel too remote
  • Will the savings really happen?
  • Could services be disrupted?

Next steps 

The deadline to submit is 28 November. After that, the government will take a closer look and launch a formal public consultation. A final decision is expected by summer 2026, and if all goes ahead, elections in 2027 could kick-start the new council structure.

Thank you for your contributions to Shaping the future of Greater Lincolnshire.

For more information please read our full news release here.

This is what we asked you.

Have your say on the future of local government in Lincolnshire!

Last year, the Government announced plans to replace 'two-tier' councils in England such as:

  • borough
  • city
  • county
  • district

with new unitary councils.

After receiving feedback from the Government about our initial proposals submitted in March, we’re developing the details of our proposal to show what it would mean for residents, communities and businesses in Lincolnshire.

We believe the best option for Lincolnshire is to create one council covering the current county council area.

A new authority would combine the structural and support services of Lincolnshire County Council with the local skills and experience from the seven districts.

Using the current county boundary avoids disruption to our outstanding-rated Children’s services, our good-rated Adults services, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and other vital support services.

A single council would also deliver better value for taxpayers by strengthening our financial position, supporting economic growth, and reducing duplication.

Tell us what you think before Monday 29 September 2025:

  • fill in the survey
  • Or ask us a question via our Q&A tool below
  • join a local event - details in key dates
  • contact us if you need help to take part

Here's an update on our recommendation. 

We will continue to use this page to keep you informed. 

The ‘Your Lincolnshire’ proposal will go through the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board on Thursday 20 November before being taken to Full Council on Friday 21 November.

The final proposal will be submitted to government before the deadline of 28 November.

Here’s what people liked most:

  • Better value for money
  • More joined-up services
  • Easier to understand who’s responsible

And here’s what people were worried about:

  • A bigger council might feel too remote
  • Will the savings really happen?
  • Could services be disrupted?

Next steps 

The deadline to submit is 28 November. After that, the government will take a closer look and launch a formal public consultation. A final decision is expected by summer 2026, and if all goes ahead, elections in 2027 could kick-start the new council structure.

Thank you for your contributions to Shaping the future of Greater Lincolnshire.

For more information please read our full news release here.

This is what we asked you.

Have your say on the future of local government in Lincolnshire!

Last year, the Government announced plans to replace 'two-tier' councils in England such as:

  • borough
  • city
  • county
  • district

with new unitary councils.

After receiving feedback from the Government about our initial proposals submitted in March, we’re developing the details of our proposal to show what it would mean for residents, communities and businesses in Lincolnshire.

We believe the best option for Lincolnshire is to create one council covering the current county council area.

A new authority would combine the structural and support services of Lincolnshire County Council with the local skills and experience from the seven districts.

Using the current county boundary avoids disruption to our outstanding-rated Children’s services, our good-rated Adults services, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and other vital support services.

A single council would also deliver better value for taxpayers by strengthening our financial position, supporting economic growth, and reducing duplication.

Tell us what you think before Monday 29 September 2025:

  • fill in the survey
  • Or ask us a question via our Q&A tool below
  • join a local event - details in key dates
  • contact us if you need help to take part
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

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