James Gilbert
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Audit & Governance Committee - Monday, 29 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Boston Council met on Monday 29 June 2026 to review a range of financial and governance reports. Discussions were scheduled to cover the Council's risk management, combined assurance status, internal audit findings, unaudited financial statements, treasury management activities, and the draft annual governance statement for the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also set to consider its work programme for the upcoming year.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4 June 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Boston Borough Council met on Thursday 4 June 2026 to discuss the South & East Lincolnshire Destination Management Plan, the extension of the Public Spaces Protection Order for dog controls, and a proposed approach to strategy and policy review during Local Government Reorganisation. The committee also reviewed the council's work programme and forward plan.
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday 18th May 2026 6.30 pm
The annual meeting of Boston Borough Council's Full Council was scheduled to address the establishment of democratic arrangements for the upcoming municipal year and review the performance and Memorandum of Agreement for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The meeting also included the formal election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Borough Council met on Wednesday 26 November 2025 to approve a proposal for the reorganisation of local government in Greater Lincolnshire. The proposal, titled 'A Greater Lincolnshire for All', was recommended for submission to the government, with authority delegated to the Assistant Director – Corporate and the Leader of the Council to make any necessary final amendments.
Full Council - Monday 21st July 2025 6.30 pm
Boston Council's meeting on 21 July 2025 saw Councillor Dale Broughton elected as the new leader of the council following a motion to remove Councillor Anne Dorrian from the position, and the approval of budget adjustments for the capital programme. The council also discussed the annual treasury report and the allocation of seats on committees.
Decisions from Meetings
3 decisions
Democratic Arrangements 2026/27
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday 18th May 2026 6.30 pm - May 18, 2026
The Full Council of Boston Council approved the democratic arrangements for the municipal year 2026/27 on 18/05/2026. This included approving the establishment of committees, appointing chairmen and vice-chairmen, approving the programme of meetings, noting the Cabinet appointments, making appointments to outside bodies, and re-appointing Independent Persons and members of the Independent Remuneration Panel.
Recommendations Approved
South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Performance Report and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
From: Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday 18th May 2026 6.30 pm - May 18, 2026
The Full Council of Boston Council approved the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Performance Report and Memorandum of Agreement on 18 May 2026. The council noted the partnership's progress and approved an updated Memorandum of Agreement, delegating authority to the Executive Director (Programme Delivery) to sign it. The revised agreement includes amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Joint Strategy Board, changes to the Joint Chief Officer Employment Panel's terms, and a move from six-monthly to annual partnership performance reports to council.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Reorganisation - proposal to Government
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 26, 2025
The Cabinet decided to approve the proposal for Local Government Re-organisation for submission to Government. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director – Corporate, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make any required changes and submit the proposal. This decision was made on 26/11/2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 9
- Average per month
- 0.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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