Bolton Council leader, Conservative councillor David Greenhalgh told the Manchester Evening News : "I am frustrated and disappointed at the decision to keep us in Tier 3. "Our rates are now below the England average, now in the 140s from being as high as the 600s, and on a downward trajectory.“These aren’t easy decisions, opinion is polarised and I accept there are risks to an easing of restrictions at this time."But I also think the opening of hospitality that offers food, allowed in Tier 2, would have been the lifeline that is so desperately needed for those businesses and jobs right now."The councillor, who has long been opposed to closure of the hospitality sector, highlighted what he believes in inconsistency in the government rules.“I.
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