Councillor Alison Austin

Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) - Thursday 25th September 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) meeting on 25 September 2025. The agenda included a review of the financial position for the first quarter of 2025/26, an update on the BTAC Small Grant Scheme, and a discussion of the committee's work programme. Also on the agenda was consideration of whether to exclude the public and press from the meeting for a discussion of the BTAC Working Group recommendations.

Planning Committee - Tuesday 9th September 2025 10.00 am

The Boston Borough Council Planning Committee approved the construction of a retail unit on land south of Swineshead Road, including car parking and landscaping. The development, intended for a Marks & Spencer (M&S) food store, is subject to several conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2] to mitigate its impact. Concerns were raised about traffic congestion, the location of bus stops, and the potential impact on the town centre, but ultimately the committee voted to approve the application.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th September 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee scheduled a meeting to discuss a highways update, a flooding investigation report, and the committee's work programme and forward plan. The meeting was scheduled to take place on 4 September 2025 at the Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston.

Planning Committee - Monday 28th July 2025 10.00 am

Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) - Thursday 24th July 2025 6.30 pm

The Boston Town Area Committee BTAC meeting included an update on crime and policing in Boston, a review of the committee's work programme, and a discussion of the BTAC Small and Empowering Healthy Communities Grant Scheme.