Maria Cotton
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
3 meetings
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 4th 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.
Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss the arrangements for attending the Local Government Association Annual Conference, and to consider proposals for the delivery of the ten-year Pride in Place programme for Boston, including the acceptance of a Memorandum of Understanding with the UK Government. Additionally, the Cabinet was set to review the allocation of funds from the Pride in Place Impact Fund.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
4 decisions
Local Government Association Annual Conference
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of Boston Council decided to retain existing arrangements for elected Member attendance at the Local Government Association Annual Conference. This decision was made on 05 May 2026. The purpose and strategic value of the conference were noted.
Recommendations Approved
Pride in Place Impact Fund
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
Boston Council's Cabinet approved the funding allocations and priority themes for the Pride in Place Impact Fund on 05/05/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director – Economic Development to approve delivery arrangements and award funding allocations, in consultation with the Leader, Deputy Leader, and Section 151 Officer. This decision enables the council to proceed with the funding programme and commit spending by March 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Pride in Place Programme Delivery
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 5th May 2026 6.00 pm - May 05, 2026
The Cabinet of Boston Council decided to accept the funding award for the Pride in Place Programme and delegate authority to the Executive Director – Finance and Section 151 Officer to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. This decision was made on 05/05/2026. The Cabinet also delegated authority to the Executive Director – Finance and Section 151 Officer to vary budgets, delegated responsibility to the Boston Neighbourhood Board for funding allocation recommendations, and delegated authority to the Executive Director – Economic Development to enter into contracts.
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
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 3
- 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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