Boston Borough Council leaders have responded to criticism from local residents as they approved a housing project to provide homes for four Afghan families and one other.
During the meeting, Council leader, Councillor Anne Dorrian asked the Portfolio Holder for Housing to address concerns raised by residents about the project and the types of families that would be occupying them. "So this is probably a way of saying thank you for the work they've done but long-term, of course, these properties will become the property of the Borough Council."
Councillor Baxter added that those arriving on small boats, who are typically asylum seekers awaiting visas, would not be part of this resettlement program. Once the properties are vacated by Afghan families, the homes will be made available for other households in housing need.