The Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday 11th June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on the Pride in Place Impact Fund, the financial outturn for the 2025/26 financial year, and proposed improvements for local play areas.

Pride in Place Impact Fund

A significant portion of the meeting is expected to focus on the £1.5 million allocated to Boston under the Pride in Place Impact Fund. This central government funding is intended for quick, practical enhancements that boost local community pride, wellbeing, and identity. The report outlines proposed programme structures and priority themes, with a particular emphasis on how investment in Boston town centre could be strengthened through partnership working and potential match funding from the committee's own resources. The fund aims to support improvements in community spaces, public spaces, and high street revitalisation, with grants available for smaller projects (£5,000–£25,000) and larger, more strategic initiatives (£25,000–£75,000). The committee will consider where its priorities and resources could align with or complement these projects, particularly in enhancing Boston town centre.

BTAC Play Area Improvements 'Aspirations'

The committee will also consider a report detailing aspirations for potential improvements to BTAC-managed open spaces and play facilities, identified during a tour on 25th September 2025. The report highlights proposals for enhancing accessibility, inclusivity, and environmental value across various sites. Specific suggestions include installing compacted stone pathways at Woodville Row Play Park to improve year-round access, expanding inclusive play features at Broadfield Lane, and prioritising pathway restoration in Central Park to support events and healthy activities. The committee is asked to prioritise which of these proposed improvements should be taken forward for full costing, with officers aiming to secure external funding to maximise community benefit.

2025/26 Draft Outturn Financial Position

The committee will receive an update on the draft financial position for the Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) at the end of the 2025/26 financial year. The report indicates an underspend of £104,153, which is expected to be transferred to the BTAC reserve. This would bring the projected reserve balance to £396,788 as of 31st March 2026. The report details income and expenditure across various service areas, including Open Spaces and Play Areas, Central Park, Public Conveniences, and Events.

Boston Town Board

A verbal report is scheduled from Claire Foster, Interim Chair of the Boston Town Board. This will likely provide an update on the board's activities and future plans, particularly concerning their impact on Boston town centre.

Work Programme

The committee will also discuss and potentially update its work programme for the current year. This includes reviewing planned agenda items for future meetings, such as updates on the Community Governance Review, BTAC assets, and the Pride in Place Impact Fund. A potential addition to the work programme, skate/bike park provision, is also noted for consideration.