Emily Spicer
Council: Boston
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
4 meetings
Full Council - Monday 2nd March 2026 6.30 pm
Boston Borough Council's Full Council convened on Monday 2nd March 2026, with a significant portion of the meeting dedicated to the approval of the annual budget and the setting of Council Tax for the 2026/27 financial year. Key decisions included an increase in Council Tax for a Band D property by £7.83 per annum, and the adoption of a revised Local Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026/27, which will provide a maximum entitlement of 90% for lone parents, 80% for couples with children, and 75% for all other working-age households.
Cabinet - Wednesday 18th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and the Annual Budget Report for 2026/27, which includes the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Programme, Treasury Management Policy, and Annual Delivery Plan.
Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm
The Boston Borough Council Cabinet met to discuss the first quarter performance and risks, the financial position, and several strategic initiatives. Councillors agreed to consult on options for the local Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, approved a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, and supported the continuation of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Crowdfunding Scheme. A new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership was also approved.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 17th July 2025 6.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership's (SELCP) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, the South and East Lincolnshire Council's Crowdfunding Scheme, and the Partnership Body Worn Video Policy. Also on the agenda was the Quarter 4 2024/25 Performance and Risk Report, and the committee's work programme and forward plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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2025/26 Quarter 1 Finance Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme and note the forecast revenue position of a £0.829m overspend for 2025/26, emphasizing the need for continued focus on savings and efficiency.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 - Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to consult on three options for the 2026/27 Local Council Tax Support Scheme, including retaining current support levels or reducing maximum support based on household composition, and delegated oversight of the consultation approach.
Recommendations Approved
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve the Partnership Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, and to contribute to a 2-year fixed term officer role to oversee their implementation.
Recommendations Approved
South and East Lincolnshire Council's Crowdfunding Scheme - Two Year Progress
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to continue supporting the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Crowdfunding scheme, which raises funds for local voluntary and community groups.
Recommendations Approved
South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Body Worn Video (BWV) Policy 2025
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve a new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and data protection controls, and to delegate authority for minor policy amendments to the Assistant Director Regulatory/Senior Responsible Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 4
Average per Month: 0.4
Decisions Recorded: 6 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.