Andrea Jenkyns, Reform UK’s newly elected Greater Lincolnshire mayor, has announced bold cost-cutting ambitions. She revealed she wants to cut at least one county council’s workforce by up to 10%. lean, mean local government drives her proposal.
Jenkyns explained that she envisions a streamlined, efficient administration. “We’ve got to have a lean, mean local government,” she declared. However, she acknowledged that no specific council decisions have been made yet. “We haven’t elected a Reform county council leader yet, so discussions must follow,” she added.
When asked about potential savings, Jenkyns admitted it’s too early for exact figures. Still, she made clear her personal preference for significant reductions. “I think we ought to look at cutting the workforce by up to 10%,” she said.
Jenkyns was also asked how a “Lincolnshire Doge” a local equivalent to the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, currently slashing spending under Elon Musk might operate. She suggested the priority would be trimming local government costs and improving operational efficiency.
Beyond cost cuts, Jenkyns said she was prepared for union resistance. She directly responded to the head of Unison, who had urged council workers to strengthen union ranks after Reform’s recent local election gains. “I’m up for a fight,” Jenkyns said, signaling tough negotiations ahead.
Her comments come after Reform UK’s sweeping success in Thursday’s elections, where they gained control of multiple local authorities. The party’s surge reflects voter dissatisfaction with traditional parties and a hunger for change.
Jenkyns insists that building a lean, mean local government will deliver better results for taxpayers. “We need to ensure residents get maximum value,” she emphasized. She also stressed that decisions will involve careful review and leadership input.
As Reform UK reshapes local governance, Jenkyns aims to create a lean, mean local government that meets both budget demands and public expectations.
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