John Baxter - Councillor for Boston (Old Leake and Wrangle)

Councillor John Baxter

Progressive Independents Boston Old Leake and Wrangle Portfolio Holder - Housing

Email: john.baxter@boston.gov.uk

Council: Boston

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Full Council (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Audit & Governance Committee (Guest) Regulatory & Appeals Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Regulatory & Appeals Committee Committee Member

Regulatory & Appeals Committee - Tuesday 3rd February 2026 2.00 pm

The Regulatory & Appeals Committee of Boston Borough Council is scheduled to consider a significant application for a Sexual Entertainment Venue (SEV) licence. The meeting will also address preliminary matters including apologies, declarations of interest, and public questions.

February 03, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 27th January 2026 6.00 pm

The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss a range of policy updates and strategies, including a new partnership social media policy, a trees and hedgerow strategy action plan, and revised housing policies. The meeting agenda also included items related to safeguarding and housing standards.

January 27, 2026, 6:00 pm
Audit & Governance Committee Guest

Audit & Governance Committee - Monday 19th January 2026 6.30 pm

The Audit & Governance Committee of Boston Council was scheduled to convene on Monday 19 January 2026 to review a range of financial, governance, and audit-related matters. Key discussions were expected to include the committee's personal skills audit, progress on internal audits, and the proposed treasury management strategies for the upcoming financial year.

January 19, 2026, 6:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 14th January 2026 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Boston Borough Council was scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for Mr Tee's Local. The meeting's agenda also included preliminary items such as the election of a chairman and the consideration of apologies and declarations of interest.

January 14, 2026, 10:00 am
Full Council Committee Member

Full Council - Monday 12th January 2026 6.30 pm

The Full Council of Boston Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial, governance, and community matters. Key agenda items included the review of the Council's annual scrutiny report, proposed amendments to contract procedure rules, and the future of local council tax support schemes.

January 12, 2026, 6:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

21 decisions · Page 2 of 5

South and East Lincolnshire Council's Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the exempt report regarding the contracting of leisure facility operations and lifecycle maintenance to an external operator under an agency agreement, subject to call-in.

Recommendations Approved

Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

...to approve the updated Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and delegate authority to the S151 Officer to make minor amendments reflecting changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or contact details, following consultation with the portfolio holder.

Recommendations Approved

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

Pride in Place Programme (Boston)

From: Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm - November 13, 2025

...that the Cabinet approved the submission of a ten-year Regeneration Plan and a four-year investment profile for Boston under the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme, delegating authority for final amendments and submission to relevant officers.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 21