New Mayor hopes to create AI and Defence hub in Lincolnshire
Andrea Jenkyns says she wants to honour Lincolnshire's military history.
Dame Andrea Jenkyns has now been sworn in as the first Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.
A ceremony took place at Lincoln Cathedral's Chapel House on Tuesday, where the new Mayor set out many of her priorities.
Amongst these she announced plans for a new AI, Defence and Security hub in Lincolnshire.
Andrea Jenkyns told us she'd been inspired by the work done at Bristol's Ministry of Defence site: "I'm very passionate about this, I saw in Filton what they did with the defence manufacturing area.
"I want to do an AI, Defence and Security hub here in Lincolnshire."
Lincolnshire has a strong military history, with RAF Waddington the home of the Red Arrows.
"I met with the Vice Chancellor previously, I know they are quite passionate about this and I want to make it happen."
Reform UK have also taken control of Lincolnshire County Council, winning 44 out of 70 seats. Meaning, there's set to be lots of changes in Lincolnshire's local governance.
Transport is an area which Mayor's in other places, such as Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, have been able to have a big impact on.
Due to Lincolnshire's size and rural nature, delivering connected transport has been a historic issue.
"The most important thing is establishing the body - The Transport for Greater Lincolnshire," said Andrea Jenkyns.
"So we've got all the key stakeholders together, just like they have in London.
"I want to make sure even the charity sector, the dial a ride type of organisations, are on there, so that everyone gets a voice.
"Because we've got to design the transport and infrastructure so it's actually finally fit for purpose, because I think Lincolnshire has been the poor relation for far too long."
Andrea Jenkyns now £24 million a year and four years to put her policies into place.