Purpose

To confirm support for ‘A Greater
Lincolnshire for All’ Local Government Re-organisation
proposal.

Decision

Resolved:
 
1.   
That Boston Borough Council become a partner in the ‘A
Greater Lincolnshire For All’ proposal for Local Government
reorganisation; and
 
2.   
That a sum of up to £42,000 be available to support the
development of the proposal.

Reasons for the decision

·        
To enable the Council to influence Local Government Re-organisation
in Great Lincolnshire by being actively engaged in the development
of a proposal in such a way that the opportunities for the
community in Boston can be maximised; and
 
·        
To ensure that a sum of money is available to contribute to the
proposal’s development, such as communications and engagement
and expert advice and support.

Alternative options considered

·        
Not to support a proposal – this is possible but given the
significance of Local Government Re-organisation in Greater
Lincolnshire it would be a missed opportunity for this Council if
it did not seek to influence the outcome;
 
·        
To develop its own proposal – given the Council didn’t
submit an interim proposal, this wouldn’t be advised.
However, this is possible but would require a much higher budget
allocation. Timescales are also very tight given the 28th November
deadline for submission to Government for proposals; or
 
·        
To support another proposal – this was discounted in
recognition that this Council has a long and established
Partnership with East Lindsey and South Holland Councils.