The Cabinet of Boston Council was scheduled to discuss a range of policy updates and strategies, including a new partnership social media policy, a trees and hedgerow strategy action plan, and revised housing policies. The meeting agenda also included items related to safeguarding and housing standards.

Partnership Social Media Policy

A report by James Gilbert, Assistant Director Corporate, was scheduled to be presented regarding a new Partnership Social Media Policy. This policy is intended to guide the use of social media across partnerships the council is involved in.

Trees and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan

Christian Allen, Assistant Director – Regulatory, was scheduled to present a report on the Trees and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan. This plan outlines the council's approach to managing and protecting trees and hedgerows within the borough.

South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Safeguarding Policy

Emily Spicer, Assistant Director – Communities and Housing Services, was scheduled to present the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Safeguarding Policy. This policy addresses safeguarding measures within the partnership's operations.

Revised Housing Allocations Policy BBC/ELDC

Also presented by Emily Spicer, Assistant Director – Communities and Housing Services, was a report on the Revised Housing Allocations Policy for Boston Borough Council (BBC) and East Lindsey District Council (ELDC). This policy governs how social housing is allocated to residents.

Housing Standards Policies

Further to the housing agenda, Emily Spicer was scheduled to present on Housing Standards Policies. This item likely covers the council's approach to ensuring minimum standards in housing across the borough.

Recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny and Boston Town Area Committee

The agenda indicated that recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) were to be considered. These standing items allow for the Cabinet to review and act upon findings and suggestions from these other council bodies.

Questions from Members of the Public

The meeting was scheduled to include a session for answering written questions submitted by members of the public. The deadline for submitting these questions was 5 p.m. on Thursday 22nd January 2026.