The leader of Lincolnshire County County Council believes opportunities for devolution are still on the table.

His comments follow the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, reinforcing a commitment to offering county areas like Greater Lincolnshire opportunities for more powers and funding.

In a speech today (Thursday 15 July) the PM outlined how more devolution deals across the country could support the government's levelling up agenda.

Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: "The Prime Minister's speech this morning will have been welcomed by so many of us.

"Devolution could mean that areas like ours get the infrastructure and investment we need, and are given the same devolved powers as urban areas to drive change. I'm delighted that the government recognises that local decision making and accountability ultimately improves the lives of residents.

"Local areas should be able to decide the most appropriate devolution arrangements for themselves, and I'm hoping to see this flexibility reflected in the forthcoming Levelling-Up White Paper."

Coun Hill added: "There have been evolving discussions around what this could mean for the Greater Lincolnshire area, and we will continue to explore the opportunities that the government is presenting us with, working with our partners across the public sector."