James Gilbert
Council: Boston
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
6 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
Boston Council's cabinet has approved a proposal for local government reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire, named A Greater Lincolnshire for All, to be submitted to the government. The proposal, developed in partnership with East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council, suggests replacing the existing system with two new unitary authorities. Councillor Dale Broughton, Leader of the Council and chairman of the cabinet, has been delegated authority to make any necessary final changes before the submission deadline.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
1 decision
Local Government Reorganisation - proposal to Government
From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 26, 2025
...to approve the submission of the Partnership’s proposal for Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire to the Government, delegating authority for final changes to the Assistant Director – Corporate in consultation with the Council Leader.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 6
Average per Month: 0.3
Decisions Recorded: 1