Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire pledges to boost economy with transport and farming plans
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has vowed to 'supercharge' economic growth and pledged improvements to farming, transport and veterans' support.
The mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, Dame Andrea Jenkyns (Reform UK), has vowed to 'supercharge' economic growth across the region. She outlined her ambitions at the Great Exhibition of Lincolnshire on 21 October, pledging improvements to farming, transport and support for veterans.
Ms Jenkyns said she wanted Greater Lincolnshire to be 'a global leader in industries that will shape our future' and for growth to benefit 'generations to come'. She announced plans to improve public transport across the area, highlighting the potential for autonomous vehicles to connect rural communities, towns and villages. She arrived at the event on a driverless bus and confirmed that trials will begin next year on local roads.
Ms Jenkyns also outlined plans to create a veterans community, saying she wanted Greater Lincolnshire to become 'the gold standard of how we look after our veterans'. She stated: 'These brave men and women fought for us and it's time that we fought for them.'
How it is being reported
- Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire makes pledges as she vows to 'supercharge' the region for generations“I want Greater Lincolnshire to be a global leader in industries that will shape our future"Lincolnshire Live · 24 Oct, 08:07
- Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire vows to 'supercharge' economic growth and outlines plans for transport, farming and veteransThe mayor of Greater Lincolnshire has vowed to ‘supercharge’ economic growth across the region and has pledged improvements to farming, transport and support for veterans.Lincolnshire World · 23 Oct, 16:10
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