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What, who and when in county mayor election

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April 23, 2025

VOTERS across Greater Lincolnshire are just weeks away from electing the area’s first-ever mayor.

- BY JAMES TURNER Local Democracy Reporter

What, who and when in county mayor election

In September 2024, central government signed off on the devolution deal for Greater Lincolnshire, approving the creation of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

The new body brings together leaders from Lincolnshire County Council, North Lincolnshire Council and North East Lincolnshire Council, and held its first meeting at the start of March.

The deal will bring an additional £24 million per year for the next 30 years and transfer more power to the region.

It also required the creation of a directly elected mayor to act as a formal link to Westminster.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the mayoral election on Thursday, May 1.

What is the mayor’s role?

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