Russell Stone
Council: Boston
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Full Council - Monday 2nd March 2026 6.30 pm
The Full Council of Boston Council was scheduled to consider a range of financial and strategic reports, including the annual budget and council tax setting for the upcoming year. Other key items on the agenda included the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and a review of terms and conditions across partnership councils.
Cabinet - Wednesday 18th February 2026 6.00 pm
The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss the South & East Lincolnshire Community Safety Strategy and the Annual Budget Report for 2026/27, which includes the Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Programme, Treasury Management Policy, and Annual Delivery Plan.
Audit & Governance Committee - Monday 19th January 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit & Governance Committee of Boston Council was scheduled to convene on Monday 19 January 2026 to review a range of financial, governance, and audit-related matters. Key discussions were expected to include the committee's personal skills audit, progress on internal audits, and the proposed treasury management strategies for the upcoming financial year.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 15th January 2026 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Boston Borough Council was scheduled to discuss the council's draft budget for the upcoming five years, as well as review its ongoing work programme and forward plan. The meeting's agenda focused on financial planning and the committee's operational direction.
Full Council - Monday 12th January 2026 6.30 pm
The Full Council of Boston Council met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss a range of important financial, governance, and community matters. Key agenda items included the review of the Council's annual scrutiny report, proposed amendments to contract procedure rules, and the future of local council tax support schemes.
Decisions from Meetings
8 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the updated Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and delegate authority to the S151 Officer to make minor amendments reflecting changes in legislation, statutory guidance, or contact details, following consultation with the portfolio holder.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... to recommend the draft revised Contract Procedure Rules to Full Council for adoption and to approve the Delegations to Officers that sets out the authorisation for decision making in relation to Contract Procedure Rules, subject to a Council decision to amend the Contract Procedure Rules.
Recommendations Approved
South and East Lincolnshire Council's Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the exempt report regarding the contracting of leisure facility operations and lifecycle maintenance to an external operator under an agency agreement, subject to call-in.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 2 25/26 Performance and Risk Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
... that the Cabinet of Boston noted the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Quarter 2 of 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 2 2025/26 Forecast Outturn
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the Quarter 2 2025/26 forecast outturn, noting a potential £0.571m deficit and amendments to the Capital Programme, and to recommend these Capital Programme changes to Full Council for final approval.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 8