Councillor Mike Gilbert
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 29th May 2025 6.30 pm
The Boston Borough Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy, a joint scrutiny of the Partnership Enviro Crime Enforcement Contract, and the committee's work programme. The committee agreed to note the Enviro Crime Enforcement Contract report and its recommendations, and to alter and bring back the EDI report with more input from scrutiny. The committee also discussed adding the Lincolnshire Police's Peel report and highways issues to the work programme.
Annual Meeting, Full Council - Monday 19th May 2025 6.30 pm
Councillor Barry Pierpoint was elected as the 490th Mayor of Boston, and Councillor Patricia Marson was elected as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also voted to consolidate the council's two scrutiny committees into one and approved the establishment of committees, subcommittees and panels for the 2025/26 municipal year. Additionally, the council approved drawing forward £2.010 million from the capital programme to fund food waste collection vehicles.
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.
Overview & Scrutiny - Environment & Performance Committee - Thursday, 5th September, 2024 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny - Environment & Performance Committee met to discuss a review of car parking in Boston, a sub-regional leisure facilities operator contract, and a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order relating to bird feeding. The committee reviewed public feedback and provided input on the PSPO, and also reviewed and supported recommendations regarding car parking.
Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) - Thursday, 1st August, 2024 6.30 pm
The Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) met to discuss the BTAC Small Grant Scheme, the council's financial position, the overspend on public conveniences, and footway lighting. The committee agreed to endorse the recommendations made by the Working Group in respect of eligible applications to the Small Grant Scheme. They also reviewed reports on the overspend on public conveniences and the potential upgrade of footway lighting, but no decisions were made on these items.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve the Partnership Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, and to contribute to a 2-year fixed term officer role to oversee their implementation.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27 - Consultation
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to consult on three options for the 2026/27 Local Council Tax Support Scheme, including retaining current support levels or reducing maximum support based on household composition, and delegated oversight of the consultation approach.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Quarter 1 Finance Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Capital Programme and note the forecast revenue position of a £0.829m overspend for 2025/26, emphasizing the need for continued focus on savings and efficiency.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 26
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 13