The Full Council of Boston Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic reports, including the annual budget and council tax setting for the upcoming year. Other key items on the agenda included the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and a review of terms and conditions across partnership councils.

Annual Budget Report and Financial Strategies

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Annual Budget Report 2026/27, alongside the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Programme and Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Policy/Strategy, Annual Delivery Plan, Living Wage Supplement, and Pay Policy Statement. These reports, prepared by Russell Stone, Director of Finance (S151 Officer), outline the council's financial plans and operational strategies for the coming year and beyond. The agenda noted that a recorded vote would be taken on budget recommendations, as per The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014. Members were also reminded of their obligation to disclose if they were two months or more in arrears with council tax payments, as this could affect their ability to vote on related matters.

Council Tax Setting

Following the budget discussions, the council was scheduled to address the Council Tax Setting 2026/27. This item, also reported by Russell Stone, Director of Finance, would involve determining the council tax levels for the next financial year. Similar to the budget report, a recorded vote was anticipated for these recommendations, with the same stipulations regarding council tax arrears applying to voting members.

Audit and Governance Matters

The agenda included a review of the Draft Audit & Governance Committee Minutes from the meeting held on 19 January 2026. Additionally, the Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/2025, prepared by John Medler, Assistant Director – Governance & Monitoring Officer, was scheduled for consideration. This report would provide an overview of the committee's activities and findings during the specified period.

Partnership and Community Strategies

The meeting was set to examine Terms and Conditions alignment across the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. This report, compiled by James Gilbert, Assistant Director – Corporate, would address how employment terms and conditions are harmonised across the partner authorities. Furthermore, the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy was on the agenda, with a report from Emily Spicer, Assistant Director – Communities & Housing Services. This strategy likely outlines plans and initiatives to enhance community safety within the region.

Community Governance Review and Constitutional Amendments

A Community Governance Review - Fosdyke Parish Council was scheduled, with a report from John Medler, Assistant Director – Governance & Monitoring Officer. This review would likely consider matters related to the governance structure of Fosdyke Parish Council. In addition, an amendment to the Constitution - Council Procedure Rule 11 - Questions by Members was proposed, also reported by John Medler. This amendment would pertain to the rules governing how elected members can ask questions during council meetings.