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
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Council / Public Sector Partnership Services Transformation and Service Modernisation Programme
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the exempt report regarding the Council/Public Sector Partnership Services Transformation and Service Modernisation Programme, subject to call-in.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025
...to recommend to Full Council to approve changes to the Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2026/27, setting maximum support levels at 90% for lone parents, 80% for couples with children, and 75% for all other households, with the scheme uprated in line with DWP's annual allowances and premiums update, and to delegate the development of the 2026/27 scheme rules to the Director of Finance and Section 151 Officer.
Recommendations Approved
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 9
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 8