Norman_Conquest
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I see Simon Clarke is suggesting this should happen (a merger) to help both councils balance the books. I am sure there are some offices duplicated over the two councils that could merge to save money but on a whole, I don't think it would work.
It would be a no from me.
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It would be a no from me.

MP suggests merger of two councils amid deepening financial crises
MP Simon Clarke floated the idea in response to concerns about Middlesbrough Council's failings to publish overdue accounts