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Special Meeting, Cabinet - Wednesday 26th November 2025 6.00 pm

November 26, 2025 View on council website  Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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Summary

Boston Council's cabinet has approved a proposal to the government for local government reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire, aiming to meet the 28 November deadline. The council believes its proposal offers the best opportunity for the region.

Local Government Reorganisation in Greater Lincolnshire

The cabinet approved the Local Government Re-organisation proposal to Government for submission to the government. Councillor Dale Broughton, Leader, was authorised to make any necessary changes before submission.

The council believes that the Greater Lincolnshire for All proposal is considered to provide the best opportunity for Greater Lincolnshire . The alternative of not submitting a proposal was rejected because the council has a clear vision for local government reorganisation.

The proposal includes Appendix A - Local Government Re-organisation full proposal - doc 1 and Appendix A - Local Government Re-organisation full proposal - doc 2, detailing the full proposal. Appendix B - Local Government Re-organisation letter from Minister for Local Government was also included for reference.

Attendees

Profile image for CouncillorDale Broughton
Councillor Dale Broughton  Leader •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Coastal
Profile image for CouncillorMike Gilbert
Councillor Mike Gilbert  Deputy Leader •  Blue Revolution •  Staniland
Profile image for CouncillorJohn Baxter
Councillor John Baxter  Portfolio Holder - Housing •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Old Leake and Wrangle
Profile image for CouncillorCallum Butler
Councillor Callum Butler  Portfolio Holder - Environmental Services •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Old Leake and Wrangle
Profile image for CouncillorSandeep Ghosh
Councillor Sandeep Ghosh  Portfolio Holder - Finance and Economic Growth •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Witham
Profile image for CouncillorChris Mountain
Councillor Chris Mountain  Portfolio Holder - Infrastructure •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Wyberton
Profile image for CouncillorClaire Rylott
Councillor Claire Rylott  Portfolio Holder - Green Spaces and Travel •  Conservative •  Kirton and Frampton
Profile image for CouncillorSarah Sharpe
Councillor Sarah Sharpe  Portfolio Holder - Heritage, Culture and Tourism •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Fishtoft
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Staples
Councillor Helen Staples  Portfolio Holder - Communities •  Progressive Independents Boston •  Fishtoft

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda Supplement 26th-Nov-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf
Agenda frontsheet 26th-Nov-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 26th-Nov-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes 26th-Nov-2025 18.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Local Government Re-organisation proposal to Government.pdf
Appendix A - Local Government Re-organisation full proposal - doc 2.pdf
Appendix A - Local Government Re-organisation full proposal - doc 1.pdf
Appendix B - Local Government Re-organisation letter from Minister for Local Government.pdf