Three district councils have marked Lincolnshire Day by setting out proposals to overhaul local government in Greater Lincolnshire, with the aim of boosting business growth and investment.
Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council are jointly developing A Greater Lincolnshire for All, a bid responding to the Government’s invitation for reorganisation plans. The proposal would see the current ten-council structure replaced with two new unitary authorities.
A Northern Lincolnshire authority would combine the City of Lincoln, West Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire, representing around 531,000 people. A Southern Lincolnshire authority would cover Boston Borough, East Lindsey, South Holland, South Kesteven, and North Kesteven, with a population of 574,000.
The councils have worked with the Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses to shape a set of pledges. These focus on supporting industries with tailored business support, workforce development, and innovation; investing in transport, freight, and digital infrastructure; streamlining planning and procurement processes; and strengthening collaboration across regional boundaries.
The proposals will be submitted to the Government by 28 November 2025, following ongoing public and stakeholder engagement. Consultation events are taking place this October in Louth, Boston, and Skegness.
Image credit: East Lindsey District Council
