A LINCOLNSHIRE MP has accused the government of blackmailing councils over a devolution deal that would see Greater Lincolnshire have an elected mayor. As announced in George Osborne's budget last week, 10 councils from across the county will form part of a combined authority, gaining control of transport, housing, skills training and flood risk from central government. Many councillors previously raised concerns about plans for an elected mayor - a condition set down by the chancellor as part...
