Councillor John Baxter

Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm

The Boston Borough Council's cabinet met on 10 December 2025 and agreed to recommend a new council tax support scheme to the full council, and also approved an updated counter fraud policy and revised contract procedure rules. The cabinet also reviewed the latest financial forecasts, noting a potential deficit, and discussed performance and risk management.

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.

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

The Boston Borough Council Cabinet met to discuss and approve 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[^1] (formerly the Plan for Neighbourhoods). The cabinet approved the recommendations, which will allow the council to meet the government's submission deadline of 28 November 2025. The plan aims to secure up to £20 million in funding for the town over the next decade.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 13th November 2025 1.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 13 November 2025. The meeting was convened to address licensing matters within the borough. Key items included the election of a chairman and a review of a premises licence transfer application.

Full Council - Monday 10th November 2025 6.30 pm

Boston Borough Council was scheduled to discuss a new statement of licensing policy, a review of HR policies, and changes to committee membership at its full council meeting. Councillors were also expected to discuss appointments to outside bodies.