When the local government White Paper was published in October, all eyes were on those councils which would go for unitary status. But, as the deadline for submissions grows ever closer, authorities such as Lincolnshire CC, are starting to make some noise about why a single-tier of local government might not be the miracle cure after all. Lincolnshire, and its seven authorities - Boston BC, East Lindsey DC, Lincoln City Council, North Kesteven DC, South Kesteven DC, South Holland DC, and West Lindsey DC - have been working on a Pathfinder bid for enhanced two-tier status, which they hope will put the county on the map.
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