James Gilbert

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.

Audit & Governance Committee - Tuesday 22nd April 2025 6.00 pm

The Audit and Governance Committee of Boston Borough Council convened to discuss key financial and governance matters, including the external audit plan, financial statements, treasury performance, and risk management. The committee reviewed and agreed to the accounting policies for 2024/25 and noted the Q3 Treasury Report, the Quarter 3 Risk Report, the Internal Audit Progress Report, the Combined Assurance Status Report 2024/25, and the Internal Audit Plan 2025/26. The committee also received an update on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000.