Lincolnshire residents can find out more about plans for a historic devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire which could bring more than £700m into the region.
Across the country, devolution is moving important choices about local investment, infrastructure and training from government to local decision makers.
Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council, and North East Lincolnshire Council have secured a devolution deal with government worth over £750 million which, if progressed, means money and power can move from government to decision-makers in Greater Lincolnshire.
Between Starting next week, a devolution roadshow will visit the length and breadth of Greater Lincolnshire as part of the public consultation that runs until 29 January.
Stops have been confirmed for Cleethorpes, Grimsby, Sleaford, Ashby, Boston, Gainsborough, Crowle, Scunthorpe, Bourne, Immingham, Brigg, Louth, Grantham, Stamford, Barton upon Humber, Skegness, Spalding, Market Rasen, and Lincoln.
The events are a great opportunity to drop in and find out more about the landmark deal, which would bring £720m in extra cash, new jobs, and a host of new powers to the area, supercharging skills and creating game-changing opportunities for young people in the process.
Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We really value the opportunity to talk to residents face to face, so these events are a great way for people to find out more about the difference devolution could make in their community. There will be local councillors and staff there to answer any questions, and you can have your say by completing the devolution survey.”
The full list of events is:
- 09/01/2024 – Cleethorpes Library, Cleethorpes 1:30pm – 5:30pm
- 10/01/2024 – Ashby Community Hub, Ashby 3pm – 7pm
- 10/01/2024 – The Source Riverside Church, Sleaford 3pm-7pm
- 10/01/2024 – Grimsby Town Hall 5:30pm – 7:30pm
- 11/01/2024 – Centre4 Grimsby 12pm – 4pm
- 11/01/2024 – Boston Utd Football Club – 3pm-7pm
- 12/01/2024 – Gainsborough Trinity Foundation, The Venue at Roses– 11am-2pm
- 12/01/2024 – Crowle Market Hall 3pm – 7pm
- 13/01/2024 – Scunthorpe Central 9am – 1pm
- 15/01/2024 – Wake House Bourne 11.30am-2.30pm
- 15/01/2024 – Immingham Library 11am – 3pm
- 16/01/2024 – Freeman Street Market, Grimsby 11am – 3pm
- 16/01/2024 – The William Cecil Hotel 2pm – 5pm
- 16/01/2024 – Brigg, Angel Ballroom 3pm – 7pm
- 17/01/2024 – Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth – 11am-2pm
- 18/01/2024 – Jubilee Centre, Grantham – 3pm-7pm
- 18/01/2024 – Baysgarth Community, Barton-upon-Humber Hub 3pm – 7pm
- 18/01/2024 – West Marsh Community Centre, Grimsby 12noon – 3pm
- 19/01/2024 – Storehouse, Skegness – 11am- 2pm
- 20/01/2024 – Springfield Events Centre, Spalding- 11am-2pm
- 22/01/2024 – Festival Hall, Market Rasen – 3pm-7pm
- 25/01/2024 – The Showroom, Lincoln – 3pm – 7pm
