Councillor Chris Mountain

Committee Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday 17th September 2025 6.00 pm

The Boston Borough Council Cabinet met to discuss the first quarter performance and risks, the financial position, and several strategic initiatives. Councillors agreed to consult on options for the local Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, approved a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, and supported the continuation of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Crowdfunding Scheme. A new Body Worn Video Policy for the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership was also approved.

Committee Guest

Planning Committee - Tuesday 9th September 2025 10.00 am

The Boston Borough Council Planning Committee approved the construction of a retail unit on land south of Swineshead Road, including car parking and landscaping. The development, intended for a Marks & Spencer (M&S) food store, is subject to several conditions and a Section 106 agreement[^2] to mitigate its impact. Concerns were raised about traffic congestion, the location of bus stops, and the potential impact on the town centre, but ultimately the committee voted to approve the application.

Committee Committee Member

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday 31st July 2025 6.30 pm

At a special cabinet meeting, Boston Borough Council agreed to partner with East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council in developing a proposal for local government reorganisation, and also approved operational arrangements for a home energy advice service. The cabinet also discussed and approved a finance update, a performance and risk report, and an update on the Plan for Neighbourhoods.

Committee Committee Member

Full Council - Monday 21st July 2025 6.30 pm

Boston Council's meeting on 21 July 2025 saw Councillor Dale Broughton elected as the new leader of the council following a motion to remove Councillor Anne Dorrian from the position, and the approval of budget adjustments for the capital programme. The council also discussed the annual treasury report and the allocation of seats on committees.

Committee

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 10th June 2025 2.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Boston Borough Council met to discuss and approve a draft statement of licensing policy, which is required to be reviewed every five years under the Licensing Act 2003[^1]. The committee approved the draft policy for consultation, which will run for eight weeks, commencing on 23 June. After the consultation, the committee will consider the responses and approve a final draft to be referred to the full council for adoption.