Shaping the future of Greater Lincolnshire

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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

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

Your questions: Shaping the future of Greater Lincolnshire

We would like to offer the opportunity for you to join our open discussion on the future of Greater Lincolnshire. 

Please share any questions or thoughts relating to our proposal in the below section. We will respond to these in due course. 

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    Does this proposal mean Lincolnshire County Council would take over the district councils?

    Laura N asked 14 days ago

    Hello 

    Our proposal is to merge eight councils into one to simplify services and improve value for taxpayers: creating a new authority name and constitution. Within the proposal we are suggesting that North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire would remain as they are currently, therefore creating 3 unitary authorities.

    Using the existing geography of Lincolnshire County Council for the new council would cut down on service disruption and means we wouldn’t have to break up existing high performing services like adult social care, children’s services and Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.

    We hope this answers your query. 

    If you have any further questions on the proposal, please let us know. 

    The Engagement Team 

Page last updated: 08 Sep 2025, 04:29 PM