More people across England are set to benefit from streamlined services, clearer accountability, and an end to wasteful duplication thanks to the latest round of local government reorganisation.

Ministers have today [16 July] confirmed plans to streamline two-tier councils in a further 14 areas including Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire: 10 councils being reorganised into 4 unitaries. This will give Lincoln the space to grow while striking the best balance between urban and rural service delivery and securing Lincoln a distinct voice in devolution.

Local Government Reorganisation will create stronger foundations for economic growth by enabling councils to provide better and more joined-up support for residents. It will lead to the creation of stronger unitary councils, paving the way for deeper devolution and stronger local leadership across England, and put a stop to unnecessary duplication.

This means one planning team, one finance department, one set of senior leaders instead of many, leading to more streamlined and accessible services for residents and freeing up money that can be reinvested directly into local services like road maintenance and social care.