Russell Stone
Council: Boston
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
7 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm
The Boston Borough Council's cabinet met on 10 December 2025 and agreed to recommend a new council tax support scheme to the full council, and also approved an updated counter fraud policy and revised contract procedure rules. The cabinet also reviewed the latest financial forecasts, noting a potential deficit, and discussed performance and risk management.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm
Boston Council's cabinet has approved a proposal for local government reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire, named A Greater Lincolnshire for All, to be submitted to the government. The proposal, developed in partnership with East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council, suggests replacing the existing system with two new unitary authorities. Councillor Dale Broughton, Leader of the Council and chairman of the cabinet, has been delegated authority to make any necessary final changes before the submission deadline.
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: 7
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 8