Andy Fisher

Council: Boston

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

15 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Overview & Scrutiny Committee Officer

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10th February 2026 6.30 pm

February 10, 2026, 6:30 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Officer

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.

January 15, 2026, 6:30 pm
Committee Officer

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.

December 10, 2025
Committee Officer

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 9th December 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a range of topics, including housing standards, a social media policy, and environmental strategies. The committee was also scheduled to review past performance and plan for future work.

December 09, 2025
Committee Officer

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.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

15 decisions · Page 2 of 3

Proposed Amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.00 pm - December 10, 2025

... to recommend the draft revised Contract Procedure Rules to Full Council for adoption and to approve the Delegations to Officers that sets out the authorisation for decision making in relation to Contract Procedure Rules, subject to a Council decision to amend the Contract Procedure Rules.

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

Quarter 1 25/26 Performance and Risk Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...that the Cabinet noted the quarterly performance and risk monitoring information for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership Body Worn Video (BWV) Policy 2025

From: Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm - September 17, 2025

...to approve a new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and data protection controls, and to delegate authority for minor policy amendments to the Assistant Director Regulatory/Senior Responsible Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 0.7

Decisions Recorded: 15