Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election 2025

We want the elected Greater Lincolnshire mayor to commit to:

1. Embrace Nature: To lead the charge in delivering and advocating a bold LNRS for Greater Lincolnshire.
We’ve all poured a huge amount of energy into shaping this strategy. Now it must become a living document and a practical tool embedded in Local Plans, shaping policies, and safeguarding irreplaceable habitats. Only by fully integrating it into planning and action can we ensure nature’s resilience in the face of climate change and secure a thriving, biodiverse future for Greater Lincolnshire.

2. Build Nature-Rich, Climate-Resilient Communities: To work towards, and to exceed, the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legal minimum across Greater Lincolnshire, setting a higher standard for nature’s recovery and stronger ecosystems.
Landscape-scale efforts, already successful on the South Humber Bank, proves what’s possible when ambition meets action. At the same time, prioritising green infrastructure and nature-based solutions — integrating trees, wetlands, parks, and hedgerows into planning — will help build communities and industries that prosper alongside nature. By going beyond 10%, we can enhance biodiversity, combat climate change, and create resilient, sustainable spaces.

3. Cut Emissions Fast to Protect Nature and People: To ensure every decision in energy, industry, housing, farming, and transport drives rapid greenhouse emission reductions.
This means accelerating renewable energy deployment in the right places, boosting building energy efficiency, supporting low-carbon farming, and investing in sustainable transport. These actions will help reduce emissions, lower energy bills for households, and create thousands of green jobs in renewable energy, construction, and sustainable agriculture.

4. Flow and Grow for Nature: To commit to restoring waterways, wetlands, and soils to create resilient ecosystems, including:

• Improving water management to boost natural flood resilience, mitigate droughts, and revitalise blue-green habitats.
• Expanding native tree cover and promoting agroforestry to help farmers blend food production with carbon sequestration while improving soil health.
• Promoting nature-friendly farming that will strengthen Lincolnshire’s rural economy and food security through sustainable land management supporting the UK’s nature and climate goals.
• Backing the UNESCO World Heritage bid for our coast to showcase its global significance and help secure its long-term protection.

5. Nature for Everyone: To ensure equitable access to high-quality natural green spaces for the well-being of all residents.
Expanding and improving accessible green spaces enhances physical and mental health, and fosters a deeper connection to nature. These spaces reduce stress, promote exercise, and lower the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, and depression — leading to significant cost savings for healthcare services. Investing in nature is an investment in public health, community cohesion, and a greener, healthier future for all.

Ask your candidates to stand up for nature  

By embracing the five key priorities outlined above, we have the unparalleled opportunity to cultivate a region where nature recovers, communities blossom, and environmental stewardship reigns. We want people to help send a message to all candidates – whatever party they represent. Contact your candidates or meet up with them in person if possible. Ask them if they will seize this moment for positive change for nature and climate.

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