Decision Maker: Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 31, 2025

Purpose: To confirm support for ‘A Greater Lincolnshire for All’ Local Government Re-organisation proposal.

Content: Resolved:   1.    That Boston Borough Council become a partner in the ‘A Greater Lincolnshire For All’ proposal for Local Government reorganisation; and   2.    That a sum of up to £42,000 be available to support the development of the proposal.

Reasons for the decision: ·         To enable the Council to influence Local Government Re-organisation in Great Lincolnshire by being actively engaged in the development of a proposal in such a way that the opportunities for the community in Boston can be maximised; and   ·         To ensure that a sum of money is available to contribute to the proposal’s development, such as communications and engagement and expert advice and support.

Alternative options considered: ·         Not to support a proposal – this is possible but given the significance of Local Government Re-organisation in Greater Lincolnshire it would be a missed opportunity for this Council if it did not seek to influence the outcome;   ·         To develop its own proposal – given the Council didn’t submit an interim proposal, this wouldn’t be advised. However, this is possible but would require a much higher budget allocation. Timescales are also very tight given the 28th November deadline for submission to Government for proposals; or   ·         To support another proposal – this was discounted in recognition that this Council has a long and established Partnership with East Lindsey and South Holland Councils.