Rob Barlow

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.

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.

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.

...to note the £1,015,000 revenue underspend for 2024/25 and approve its transfer to the Volatility Reserve, as well as note the £86,000 BTAC revenue position and the transfer of its surplus to the BTAC Reserve.

...to accept and allocate central government funding, delegate authority for expenditure and contractual arrangements to the Director of Economic Development, and authorize the interim Director of Finance to draw down funds from the Economic Growth Reserve and balance sheet account to develop a ten-year regeneration plan and four-year investment plan for Boston.