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Minister warns about council 'sustainability' after rebellion

A minister has warned Boston BC could become ‘unsustainable’ after councillors rejected sharing services with East Lindsey DC.

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By Dan Peters | 11 June 2020

A minister has warned Boston BC could become ‘unsustainable' after councillors rejected sharing services with East Lindsey DC.

Digital infrastructure minister, Matt Warman, urged councillors to reconsider their ‘profoundly short-sighted decision,' adding: ‘Taxpayers deserve efficiency above partisan politics.'

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