Rob Barlow

The Full Council of Boston Council approved the democratic arrangements for the municipal year 2026/27 on 18/05/2026. This included approving the establishment of committees, appointing chairmen and vice-chairmen, approving the programme of meetings, noting the Cabinet appointments, making appointments to outside bodies, and re-appointing Independent Persons and members of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

The Full Council of Boston Council approved the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Performance Report and Memorandum of Agreement on 18 May 2026. The council noted the partnership's progress and approved an updated Memorandum of Agreement, delegating authority to the Executive Director (Programme Delivery) to sign it. The revised agreement includes amendments to the Terms of Reference for the Joint Strategy Board, changes to the Joint Chief Officer Employment Panel's terms, and a move from six-monthly to annual partnership performance reports to council.

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.

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.

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.