New proposals could see just two councils for the Greater Lincolnshire region
The Government is looking to make changes to local Government across the country
It's thought the greater Lincolnshire region could move to having just 2 councils and see the 7 district councils abolished under minister's plans for local Government.
Proposals are being discussed for all parts of the country to have one main council only.
It's not clear exactly how that would work in the region but a possibility is having one council for central Lincolnshire and merge North and North East Lincolnshire councils.
Tonight a meeting of the City of Lincoln Council will discuss the plans which may impact them.
At the moment the proposals are at an early stage and no decisions have been taken.
The Government has said they want to abolish what they call 2 tier areas
They're running parallel to the process of having a directly elected Mayor for the region but are separate from them.
We've been speaking to the Leader of Lincolnshire county council Martin Hill about the issue.
He told us: "The Government has said they want to abolish what they call 2 tier areas."
"There are 21 areas of the country left that have county councils and district councils."
"What the Government have said is that they want to abolish that because the majority of the country have unitary councils."
"The criteria the Government is currently talking about - and we're waiting for some confirmation by the end of the month - they're looking at populations no less than around half a million."
In many senses it would be much more straight forward for the unitary councils
"The population of greater Lincolnshire is 1.1 million - so if the Government stick to that criteria you will then be looking for 2 councils for the greater Lincolnshire area."
Some opponents believe getting rid of district councils could mean less local representation.
However Councillor Hill isn't sure that's true and isn't too concerned.
"I don't think I am actually - because it works in other places."
"I could point to places like Wiltshire and Cornwall where you could have more councillors on your council."
"I don't think that should be an issue."
"In many senses it would be much more straight forward for the unitary councils but beyond that the town and parish councils - if they wish to have an enhanced role - they could do more of the local stuff."