South Kesteven District Council says the deal was not one it could turn down.
Local Democracy Reporting ServiceThe properties in Langtoft, near Market Deeping, cost £1.8m and will be jointly paid for by the government and South Kesteven District Council.Council leader Richard Cleaver said the refugees housed at the development would work and pay rent.
"In terms of value for taxpayer money, there is no way we could turn down an offer like that," he said. Calvin Allen admitted he had reservations: "I suppose they've got to live somewhere, but nobody wants them on their doorstep."
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